Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs Samsung Galaxy A17
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; launch prices were $860 and $147. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 45/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,592,636 vs 552,286); the Samsung Galaxy A17 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Higher AnTuTu: 4592636 vs 552286
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 67/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $147 vs $860
- Better portability (70/100 vs 29/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs the Samsung Galaxy A17, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 36 points higher (81/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 74/100, Samsung Galaxy A17 — 66/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (93/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (52/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (93/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (70/100 vs 29/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy A17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 4592636 | 552286 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $860 | $147 |
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and Samsung Galaxy A17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Samsung Galaxy A17 by 731.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $713. Samsung Galaxy A17 was $713 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (99/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (93/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (52/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (93/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (70/100 vs 29/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 by 36 points (81/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ over the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A17 is a better fit for everyday use.