Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Redmi A1
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi A1 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 25/100 (a 55-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 8 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 155,362); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A1 doesn't; the Redmi A1 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Redmi A1
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Redmi A1 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 230g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Redmi A1, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 55 points higher (80/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (99/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (93/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Redmi A1 (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A1 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (52/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Redmi A1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 486 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 (Go edition), MIUI 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 164.9×76.8×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi A1
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi A1
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi A1
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Redmi A1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Redmi A1 by 2911.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (99/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (93/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Redmi A1 (84/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi A1 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (52/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Redmi A1?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 by 55 points (80/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Redmi A1?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Redmi A1 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Redmi A1?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Redmi A1?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Redmi A1?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.