Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A53
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A53 (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1280; estimated prices are $649 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 77/100 vs 31/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,416,758 vs 613,957); the Samsung Galaxy A53 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Samsung Galaxy A53
- Higher AnTuTu: 4416758 vs 613957
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 957
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2095
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 36/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 230g
- Cheaper: $450 vs $649
- Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A53, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 46 points higher (77/100 vs 31/100). 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 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (82/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A53 leads (79/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (97/100 vs 0/100). 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 Samsung Galaxy A53 (47/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (82/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A53 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (63/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A53 is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Samsung Galaxy A53 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 1280 | |
| AnTuTu | 4416758 | 613957 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 957 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2095 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 79 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 230 g | 189 g | |
| Price | $649 | $450 |
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A53
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A53
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A53
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Samsung Galaxy A53, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A53 by 619.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $199. Samsung Galaxy A53 is cheaper by $199.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (97/100 vs 0/100).
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 Samsung Galaxy A53 (47/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (82/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A53 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 A53 is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A53?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 by 46 points (77/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A53?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy A53 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A53?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (47/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A53?
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 A53?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A53 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.