Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs Samsung Galaxy A55
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A55 (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1480; estimated prices are $860 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 77/100 vs 37/100 (a 40-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 1,031,048); the Samsung Galaxy A55 is noticeably lighter (213g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
Samsung Galaxy A55
- Higher AnTuTu: 4592636 vs 1031048
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3200
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 5/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 37/100)
- Lighter: 213g vs 230g
- Cheaper: $449 vs $860
- Better camera (48/100 vs 47/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (33/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs the Samsung Galaxy A55, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 40 points higher (77/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (92/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 leads (79/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (97/100 vs 5/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ are nearly equal (48/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (92/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (33/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (79/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy A55 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 1480 | |
| AnTuTu | 4592636 | 1031048 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3200 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 108 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 / One UI 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.1×77.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 213 g | |
| Price | $860 | $449 |
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A55
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A55
- 6.6" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A55
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and Samsung Galaxy A55, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Samsung Galaxy A55 by 345.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $411. Samsung Galaxy A55 is cheaper by $411.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (97/100 vs 5/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ are nearly equal (48/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (92/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (33/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (79/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy A55?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 by 40 points (77/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the Samsung Galaxy A55?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy A55 — 37/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy A55?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (97/100 vs 5/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ over the Samsung Galaxy A55?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A55 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.