Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs OnePlus 8 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus 8 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865; launch prices were $649 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 58/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4510); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 964,589); the OnePlus 8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
OnePlus 8 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 964589
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1169
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3191
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4510 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 30W
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $899
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
What makes OnePlus 8 Pro better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 230g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the OnePlus 8 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 22 points higher (80/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 74/100, OnePlus 8 Pro — 28/100; 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 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 Pro (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the OnePlus 8 Pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100. In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 Pro (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (54/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | OnePlus 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 964589 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1169 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3191 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4510 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 30W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 113 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 165.3×74.4×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 8 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OnePlus 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
OnePlus 8 Pro
- 4510 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 30W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and OnePlus 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads OnePlus 8 Pro by 385.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $250. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro was $250 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 Pro (99/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the OnePlus 8 Pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 Pro (84/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (54/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the OnePlus 8 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 Pro by 22 points (80/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the OnePlus 8 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the OnePlus 8 Pro — 58/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the OnePlus 8 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the OnePlus 8 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.