Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Realme U1
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme U1 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70. 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 3500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 303,398); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme U1 doesn't; the Realme U1 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Realme U1
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 303398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Realme U1 better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 230g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Realme U1, 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 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (99/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (93/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (52/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme U1 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (79/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Realme U1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P70 | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 303398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 779 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 3500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 25 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.1 (Oreo); ColorOS 5.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 157.0×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme U1
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 25MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme U1
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme U1
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Realme U1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Realme U1 by 1442.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme U1
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (99/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (93/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (52/100 vs 16/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (84/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme U1 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (79/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Realme U1?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme U1 by 54 points (80/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Realme U1?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Realme U1 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Realme U1?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 16/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Realme U1?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Realme U1?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.