Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A17
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; launch prices were $649 and $147. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 45/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 554,590); the Samsung Galaxy A17 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Samsung Galaxy A17
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $147 vs $649
- Better portability (70/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A17, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 35 points higher (80/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 74/100, Samsung Galaxy A17 — 66/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (93/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (52/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (70/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Samsung Galaxy A17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $147 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Samsung Galaxy A17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A17 by 743.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $502. Samsung Galaxy A17 was $502 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (99/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (93/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (52/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (84/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (70/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 by 35 points (80/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.