Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Poco C61
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco C61 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 27/100 (a 53-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 (4,678,468 vs 193,858); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C61 doesn't; the Poco C61 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Poco C61
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 11/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Poco C61 better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 230g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Poco C61, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 53 points higher (80/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 11/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C61 (99/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C61 (93/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C61 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C61 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (56/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Poco C61 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 193858 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 781 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1650 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, MIUI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 168.4×76.3×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco C61
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco C61
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco C61
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Poco C61, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Poco C61 by 2313.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Poco C61
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C61 (99/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C61 (93/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C61 (84/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C61 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (56/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Poco C61?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C61 by 53 points (80/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Poco C61?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Poco C61 — 27/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Poco C61?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Poco C61?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.