Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs OnePlus Nord CE5
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus Nord CE5 (2025) runs on the Dimensity 8350 Apex; launch prices were $860 and $295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 61/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7100); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,716,234 vs 1,696,968); the OnePlus Nord CE5 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
OnePlus Nord CE5
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4716234 vs 1696968
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4313
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7100 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord CE5 better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $295 vs $860
- Better portability (57/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs the OnePlus Nord CE5, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 20 points higher (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (99/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 76/100, OnePlus Nord CE5 — 62/100; 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+ notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (99/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (93/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (57/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | OnePlus Nord CE5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Dimensity 8350 Apex | |
| AnTuTu | 4716234 | 1696968 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" Fluid AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1430 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.6×76.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $860 | $295 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Nord CE5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OnePlus Nord CE5
- 6.8" Fluid AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
OnePlus Nord CE5
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and OnePlus Nord CE5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads OnePlus Nord CE5 by 177.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $565. OnePlus Nord CE5 was $565 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (99/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (52/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (93/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (57/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the OnePlus Nord CE5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 by 20 points (81/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the OnePlus Nord CE5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the OnePlus Nord CE5 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the OnePlus Nord CE5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the OnePlus Nord CE5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ over the OnePlus Nord CE5?
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 OnePlus Nord CE5 is a better fit for active users.