Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Realme Neo8
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $649 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 77/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7500); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 3,222,272); the Realme Neo8 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Realme Neo8
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 3222272
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9119
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 91/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 71/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $429 vs $649
- Better camera (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Realme Neo8, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 3 points higher (80/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 74/100, Realme Neo8 — 80/100; 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 is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (47/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Realme Neo8 by 45.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $220. Realme Neo8 was $220 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (47/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Realme Neo8?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro edges out the Realme Neo8 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 Neo8?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Realme Neo8?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Realme Neo8?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.