Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs Samsung Galaxy S25
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $860 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 65/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,716,234 vs 2,583,039); the Samsung Galaxy S25 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
Samsung Galaxy S25
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4716234 vs 2583039
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9600
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 better?
- Lighter: 162g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $860
- Better portability (89/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs the Samsung Galaxy S25, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 16 points higher (81/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 76/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 — 44/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 (93/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (89/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 4716234 | 2583039 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9600 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $860 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S25
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S25
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and Samsung Galaxy S25, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Samsung Galaxy S25 by 82.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $61. Samsung Galaxy S25 was $61 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 (93/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (89/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy S25?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S25 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the Samsung Galaxy S25?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy S25?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy S25?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ over the Samsung Galaxy S25?
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 Samsung Galaxy S25 is a better fit for gamers and power users.