Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs Samsung Galaxy A71
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A71 (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 730; launch prices were $860 and $470. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 44/100 (a 37-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 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,592,636 vs 496,392); the Samsung Galaxy A71 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
Samsung Galaxy A71
- Higher AnTuTu: 4592636 vs 496392
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 51/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $470 vs $860
- Better portability (75/100 vs 29/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs the Samsung Galaxy A71, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 37 points higher (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 74/100, Samsung Galaxy A71 — 18/100; 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 A71 (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (93/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (93/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A71 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (75/100 vs 29/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy A71 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 730 | |
| AnTuTu | 4592636 | 496392 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 724 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.6×76.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $860 | $470 |
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A71
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A71
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A71
- 4500 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and Samsung Galaxy A71, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Samsung Galaxy A71 by 825.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $390. Samsung Galaxy A71 was $390 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (99/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (93/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (93/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A71 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (75/100 vs 29/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy A71?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 by 37 points (81/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the Samsung Galaxy A71?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Samsung Galaxy A71 — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy A71?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy A71?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ over the Samsung Galaxy A71?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A71 is a better fit for everyday use.