Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Redmi K40 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi K40 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 56/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4520); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 1,135,878); the Redmi K40 Pro is noticeably lighter (196g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Redmi K40 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4520 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi K40 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 196g vs 230g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Redmi K40 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 24 points higher (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 Pro (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 Pro (84/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K40 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (64/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Redmi K40 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4520 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, MIUI 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 163.7×76.4×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K40 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi K40 Pro
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi K40 Pro
- 4520 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Redmi K40 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Redmi K40 Pro by 311.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi K40 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 Pro (99/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 Pro (84/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K40 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (64/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Redmi K40 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 Pro by 24 points (80/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Redmi K40 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Redmi K40 Pro — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Redmi K40 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Redmi K40 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Redmi K40 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K40 Pro is a better fit for active users.