Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs OnePlus Nord CE5
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus Nord CE5 (2025) runs on the Dimensity 8350 Apex; launch prices were $649 and $295. 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 7100); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 1,696,968); the OnePlus Nord CE5 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
OnePlus Nord CE5
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 1696968
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4313
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7100 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord CE5 better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $295 vs $649
- Better portability (57/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the OnePlus Nord CE5, 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 70/100). 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 68/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 74/100, OnePlus Nord CE5 — 62/100; 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 CE5 (99/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (57/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | OnePlus Nord CE5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Dimensity 8350 Apex | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 1696968 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" Fluid AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 7100 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 | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1430 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 163.6×76.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $295 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Nord CE5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OnePlus Nord CE5
- 6.8" Fluid AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
OnePlus Nord CE5
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and OnePlus Nord CE5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads OnePlus Nord CE5 by 175.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $354. OnePlus Nord CE5 was $354 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (99/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (52/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (84/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (57/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the OnePlus Nord CE5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord CE5 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the OnePlus Nord CE5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the OnePlus Nord CE5 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the OnePlus Nord CE5?
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 OnePlus Nord CE5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the OnePlus Nord CE5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The OnePlus Nord CE5 is a better fit for active users.