Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs Samsung Galaxy S8
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S8 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 8895; estimated prices are $860 and $720. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 77/100 vs 7/100 (a 70-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,592,636 vs 437,463); the Samsung Galaxy S8 is noticeably lighter (155g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
Samsung Galaxy S8
- Higher AnTuTu: 4592636 vs 437463
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1445
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 155g vs 230g
- Cheaper: $720 vs $860
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (60/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs the Samsung Galaxy S8, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 70 points higher (77/100 vs 7/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (47/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (47/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (100/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S8 is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy S8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 8895 | |
| AnTuTu | 4592636 | 437463 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1445 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 159.5×73.4×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 155 g | |
| Price | $860 | $720 |
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S8
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S8
- 5.8" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S8
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and Samsung Galaxy S8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Samsung Galaxy S8 by 949.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $140. Samsung Galaxy S8 is cheaper by $140.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (97/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (47/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (92/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (100/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S8 is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy S8?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 by 70 points (77/100 vs 7/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the Samsung Galaxy S8?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy S8 — 7/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy S8?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on camera score (47/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy S8?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (97/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ over the Samsung Galaxy S8?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S8 is a better fit for everyday use.