Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $860 and $900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 74/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,716,234 vs 1,796,720).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4716234 vs 1796720
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Cheaper at launch: $860 vs $900
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 73/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Xiaomi 13 Ultra better?
- Lighter: 227g vs 230g
- Better camera (73/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (31/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 7 points higher (81/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra leads (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 73/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 76/100, Xiaomi 13 Ultra — 60/100; 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+ notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the Xiaomi 13 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (93/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ are nearly equal (31/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | Xiaomi 13 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4716234 | 1796720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.2×74.6×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $860 | $900 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and Xiaomi 13 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Xiaomi 13 Ultra by 162.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $40. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ was $40 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (99/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the Xiaomi 13 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (73/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (93/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ are nearly equal (31/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ edges out the Xiaomi 13 Ultra by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 13 Ultra leads on camera score (73/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ over the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
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 Xiaomi 13 Ultra is a better fit for active users.