Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Realme realme V23i

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 77/100 vs 11/100 (a 66-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 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme realme V23i doesn't; the Realme realme V23i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i by 66 points (77/100 vs 11/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Performance 97
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 82
Design 12
Value for money 65
Realme realme V23i
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 68
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (47/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (65/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Realme realme V23i better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 230g

  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Realme realme V23i, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 66 points higher (77/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (47/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (82/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (47/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (82/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (68/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Realme realme V23i: The Realme realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro Realme realme V23i
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
AnTuTu 4416758
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" LCD IPS
Resolution 1216x2688 720x1612
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 7500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IPX8
Dimensions 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm
Weight 230 g 185 g
Price $649
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Realme realme V23i
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Realme realme V23i
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
82
battery
Realme realme V23i
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
$649
Realme realme V23i
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (97/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (47/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (82/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (68/100 vs 12/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Realme realme V23i?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i by 66 points (77/100 vs 11/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Realme realme V23i?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Realme realme V23i — 11/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Realme realme V23i?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (47/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Realme realme V23i?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (97/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Realme realme V23i?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Realme realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.