Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Realme C17
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme C17 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 26/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 251,428); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C17 doesn't; the Realme C17 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Realme C17
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 251428
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 272
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 992
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Realme C17 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 230g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Realme C17, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 54 points higher (80/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 13/100). 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 Realme C17 (99/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (93/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (52/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C17 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (57/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Realme C17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 251428 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 272 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 992 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 164.1×75.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme C17
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme C17
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme C17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Realme C17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Realme C17 by 1760.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme C17
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (99/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (93/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (52/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (84/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C17 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 Realme C17?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C17 by 54 points (80/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Realme C17?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Realme C17 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Realme C17?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Realme C17?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Realme C17?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.