Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Realme X3
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme X3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+; estimated prices are $649 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 77/100 vs 33/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,416,758 vs 859,084); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme X3 doesn't; the Realme X3 is noticeably lighter (202g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Realme X3
- Higher AnTuTu: 4416758 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 19/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 202g vs 230g
- Cheaper: $450 vs $649
- Better design/ergonomics (47/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Realme X3, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 44 points higher (77/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (97/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (82/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme X3 leads (79/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (97/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Realme X3 are nearly equal (47/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (82/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Realme X3 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (47/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme X3 is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Realme X3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | 4416758 | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10, Realme UI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 163.8×75.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 202 g | |
| Price | $649 | $450 |
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme X3
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme X3
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme X3
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Realme X3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Realme X3 by 414.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $199. Realme X3 is cheaper by $199.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (97/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Realme X3 are nearly equal (47/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (82/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme X3 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (47/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme X3 is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Realme X3?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme X3 by 44 points (77/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Realme X3?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Realme X3 — 33/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Realme X3?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (97/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Realme X3?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Realme X3 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.