Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Redmi A5 4G
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi A5 4G (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 35/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 32 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A5 4G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Redmi A5 4G
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1800
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi A5 4G better?
- Overall rating 35/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Redmi A5 4G, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 45 points higher (80/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 4G (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 4G (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 4G (52/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 4G (84/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Redmi A5 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T7250 | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 600 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1800 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 230 g | — | |
| Launch price | $649 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi A5 4G
- Main: 32MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi A5 4G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi A5 4G
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi A5 4G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 4G (99/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 4G (93/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 4G (52/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 4G (84/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Redmi A5 4G?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 4G by 45 points (80/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Redmi A5 4G?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Redmi A5 4G — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Redmi A5 4G?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Redmi A5 4G?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Redmi A5 4G?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.