Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs OnePlus 8
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus 8 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865; launch prices were $860 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 50/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,716,234 vs 1,003,562); the OnePlus 8 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
OnePlus 8
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4716234 vs 1003562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1169
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3191
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 68/100)
What makes OnePlus 8 better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $860
- Better portability (72/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs the OnePlus 8, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 31 points higher (81/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (99/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 76/100, OnePlus 8 — 14/100; 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+ significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 (99/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the OnePlus 8 (93/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the OnePlus 8 (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 (93/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (72/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | OnePlus 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | |
| AnTuTu | 4716234 | 1003562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1169 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3191 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 160.2×72.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $860 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 8
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OnePlus 8
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
OnePlus 8
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and OnePlus 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads OnePlus 8 by 369.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $161. OnePlus 8 was $161 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 (99/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the OnePlus 8 (93/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the OnePlus 8 (52/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 (93/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (72/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the OnePlus 8?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 by 31 points (81/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the OnePlus 8?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the OnePlus 8 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the OnePlus 8?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the OnePlus 8?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ over the OnePlus 8?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.