Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A52
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A52 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; estimated prices are $649 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 77/100 vs 27/100 (a 50-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 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,416,758 vs 514,398); the Samsung Galaxy A52 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Samsung Galaxy A52
- Higher AnTuTu: 4416758 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 230g
- Cheaper: $400 vs $649
- Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A52, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 50 points higher (77/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (82/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 leads (82/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A52 are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (82/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (63/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (82/100 vs 65/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Samsung Galaxy A52 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 4416758 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 159.9×75.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 189 g | |
| Price | $649 | $400 |
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A52
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A52
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A52
- 4500 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Samsung Galaxy A52, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A52 by 758.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $249. Samsung Galaxy A52 is cheaper by $249.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (97/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A52 are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (82/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (63/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 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 A52?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 by 50 points (77/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A52?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy A52 — 27/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A52?
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 A52?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A52 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.