Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A51
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A51 (2020) runs on the Exynos 9611; estimated prices are $649 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 77/100 vs 18/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,416,758 vs 355,351); the Samsung Galaxy A51 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Samsung Galaxy A51
- Higher AnTuTu: 4416758 vs 355351
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 365
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1107
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 172g vs 230g
- Cheaper: $399 vs $649
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A51, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 59 points higher (77/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (47/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (82/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A51 leads (82/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (47/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (82/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A51 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A51 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (82/100 vs 65/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Samsung Galaxy A51 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 9611 | |
| AnTuTu | 4416758 | 355351 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 365 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1107 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 158.5×73.6×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 172 g | |
| Price | $649 | $399 |
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A51
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A51
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A51
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Samsung Galaxy A51, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A51 by 1142.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $250. Samsung Galaxy A51 is cheaper by $250.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (97/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (47/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (82/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A51 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (85/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A51 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (82/100 vs 65/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A51?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 by 59 points (77/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A51?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy A51 — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A51?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (47/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A51?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (97/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A51?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A51 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.