Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A37
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A37 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1480; launch prices were $649 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 54/100 (a 26-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 1,021,736); the Samsung Galaxy A37 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Samsung Galaxy A37
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 1021736
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1137
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3437
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A37 better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $649
- Better portability (68/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A37, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 26 points higher (80/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 74/100, Samsung Galaxy A37 — 58/100; 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 A37 (99/100 vs 60/100). 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (52/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (68/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Samsung Galaxy A37 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 1480 | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 1021736 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1137 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3437 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $250 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A37
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Samsung Galaxy A37, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A37 by 357.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $399. Samsung Galaxy A37 was $399 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (99/100 vs 60/100).
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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (52/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (84/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (68/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 by 26 points (80/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Samsung Galaxy A37 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A37 is a better fit for active users.