Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; estimated prices are $860 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 77/100 vs 53/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4900); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,592,636 vs 2,310,000); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Higher AnTuTu: 4592636 vs 2310000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9200
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper: $860 vs $999
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 56/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better value for money (51/100 vs 41/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 230g
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 24 points higher (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (47/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (97/100 vs 56/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (47/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (62/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 4592636 | 2310000 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 45W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 190 g | |
| Price | $860 | $999 |
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Samsung Galaxy S26+ by 98.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $139. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is cheaper by $139.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (97/100 vs 56/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (47/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (92/100 vs 43/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (62/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ by 24 points (77/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on camera score (47/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (97/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for everyday use.