Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Realme Q5
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme Q5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 47/100 (a 33-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 592,015); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Q5 doesn't; the Realme Q5 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Realme Q5
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Realme Q5 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 230g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Realme Q5, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 33 points higher (80/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Realme Q5 (93/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Realme Q5 (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Q5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (56/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Realme Q5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 164.3×75.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme Q5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme Q5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme Q5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Realme Q5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Realme Q5 by 690.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme Q5
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (99/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Realme Q5 (93/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Realme Q5 (52/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (84/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Q5 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 Realme Q5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 by 33 points (80/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Realme Q5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Realme Q5 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Realme Q5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Realme Q5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Realme Q5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.