Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs OnePlus Nord 5
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus Nord 5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3; launch prices were $649 and $385. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 67/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6800); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 1,848,224); the OnePlus Nord 5 is noticeably lighter (211g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
OnePlus Nord 5
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 1848224
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6800 mAh
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 66/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord 5 better?
- Lighter: 211g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $385 vs $649
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the OnePlus Nord 5, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 13 points higher (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 74/100, OnePlus Nord 5 — 64/100; 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 OnePlus Nord 5 (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (51/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | OnePlus Nord 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 1848224 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2800x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $385 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Nord 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and OnePlus Nord 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads OnePlus Nord 5 by 153.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $264. OnePlus Nord 5 was $264 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (99/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (84/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (51/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord 5 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the OnePlus Nord 5 — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the OnePlus Nord 5?
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 OnePlus Nord 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The OnePlus Nord 5 is a better fit for active users.