Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $649 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 61/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 1,720,028).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 1720028
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro better?
- Lighter: 228g vs 230g
- Better portability (33/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 19 points higher (80/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 74/100, Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro — 36/100; 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 Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (84/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (33/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 1720028 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2480x1116 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 228 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $649 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro by 172.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (99/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (52/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (84/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (33/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is a better fit for active users.