Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4; launch prices were $749 and $415. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 73/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,375,195); the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro is noticeably lighter (181g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2375195
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6649
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro better?
- Lighter: 181g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $415 vs $749
- Better camera (66/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (75/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 4 points higher (77/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro leads (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 68/100, Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro — 72/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro (98/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (75/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 2375195 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2072 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6649 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1236x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 157.1×73.2×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 181 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $415 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1236x2750
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro by 66.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $334. Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro was $334 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro (98/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (75/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) edges out the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro?
The Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro leads on camera score (66/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) over the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.