Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Redmi K40S

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi K40S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. 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 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,416,758 vs 1,010,069); the Redmi K40S is noticeably lighter (195g vs 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K40S by 44 points (77/100 vs 33/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Performance 97
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 82
Design 12
Value for money 65
Redmi K40S
Performance 8
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 35
Design 56
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4416758 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 8/100)
  • Better camera (47/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better value for money (65/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K40S better?
  • Lighter: 195g vs 230g

  • Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Redmi K40S, 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 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (47/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (82/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K40S (97/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K40S (47/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K40S (82/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K40S significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Redmi K40S: The Redmi K40S is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro Redmi K40S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 4416758 1010069
Geekbench Single 3640 1298
Geekbench Multi 11033 3520
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1216x2688 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7500 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 80W 67W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IPX8
Dimensions 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm 163.2×76.0×7.7 mm
Weight 230 g 195 g
Price $649
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Redmi K40S
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Redmi K40S
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
82
battery
Redmi K40S
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Redmi K40S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
77/100
4416758 AnTuTu
Redmi K40S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
33/100 -337.3%
1010069 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Redmi K40S by 337.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
$649
Redmi K40S
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K40S (97/100 vs 8/100).

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 notably outperforms the Redmi K40S (47/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K40S (82/100 vs 35/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi K40S significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (56/100 vs 12/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Redmi K40S?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K40S by 44 points (77/100 vs 33/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Redmi K40S?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Redmi K40S — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Redmi K40S?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (47/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Redmi K40S?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (97/100 vs 8/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Redmi K40S?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K40S is a better fit for everyday use.