Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs Redmi K40S
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi K40S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 54/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,716,234 vs 1,010,069); the Redmi K40S is noticeably lighter (195g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
Redmi K40S
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4716234 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi K40S better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 230g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs the Redmi K40S, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 27 points higher (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (99/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi K40S (99/100 vs 61/100). 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 Redmi K40S (52/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi K40S (93/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K40S significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (65/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | Redmi K40S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4716234 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.2×76.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $860 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K40S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi K40S
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi K40S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and Redmi K40S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Redmi K40S by 366.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi K40S
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi K40S (99/100 vs 61/100).
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 Redmi K40S (52/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi K40S (93/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K40S significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (65/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Redmi K40S?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi K40S by 27 points (81/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the Redmi K40S?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Redmi K40S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Redmi K40S?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Redmi K40S?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ over the Redmi K40S?
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 Redmi K40S is a better fit for active users.