Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $860 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 81/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,716,234 vs 3,942,923).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4716234 vs 3942923
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 98/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Lighter: 225g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $860
- Better camera (79/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 4 points higher (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 81/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 76/100, Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100; 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+ and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (99/100 vs 98/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4716234 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $860 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Nubia Z80 Ultra by 19.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $111. Nubia Z80 Ultra was $111 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (99/100 vs 98/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (79/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11S 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+ and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.