Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Realme GT5 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme GT5 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $649 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 77/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5400); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 2,402,979).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Realme GT5 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 2402979
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5400 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Realme GT5 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 218g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $649
- Better camera (67/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (35/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Realme GT5 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 3 points higher (80/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT5 Pro leads (67/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 74/100, Realme GT5 Pro — 76/100; 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 Realme GT5 Pro (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT5 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT5 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (67/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Realme GT5 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT5 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Realme GT5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 2402979 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 161.7×75.1×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $500 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme GT5 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme GT5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme GT5 Pro
- 5400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Realme GT5 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Realme GT5 Pro by 94.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $149. Realme GT5 Pro was $149 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Realme GT5 Pro (99/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT5 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT5 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (67/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Realme GT5 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT5 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Realme GT5 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro edges out the Realme GT5 Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Realme GT5 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Realme GT5 Pro — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Realme GT5 Pro?
The Realme GT5 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Realme GT5 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Realme GT5 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Realme GT5 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.