Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; estimated prices are $860 and $1199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 77/100 vs 49/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,592,636 vs 1,681,378).
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 4592636 vs 1681378
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 230g vs 234g
- Cheaper: $860 vs $1199
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 42/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (12/100 vs 7/100)
- Better value for money (51/100 vs 27/100)
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (73/100 vs 47/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 28 points higher (77/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads (73/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (51/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (97/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (73/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (12/100 vs 7/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (51/100 vs 27/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4592636 | 1681378 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1440x3088 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, One UI 5.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×78.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 234 g | |
| Price | $860 | $1199 |
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3088
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra by 173.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $339. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is cheaper by $339.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (97/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (73/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (92/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (12/100 vs 7/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (51/100 vs 27/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra by 28 points (77/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads on camera score (73/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (97/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ over the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.