Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A55
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A55 (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1480; estimated prices are $649 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 77/100 vs 37/100 (a 40-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 (4,416,758 vs 1,031,048); the Samsung Galaxy A55 is noticeably lighter (213g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Samsung Galaxy A55
- Higher AnTuTu: 4416758 vs 1031048
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3200
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 5/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 37/100)
- Lighter: 213g vs 230g
- Cheaper: $449 vs $649
- Better camera (48/100 vs 47/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (33/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A55, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 40 points higher (77/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (97/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (82/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 leads (79/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (97/100 vs 5/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (48/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (82/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (33/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Samsung Galaxy A55 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 1480 | |
| AnTuTu | 4416758 | 1031048 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3200 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 108 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 / One UI 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 161.1×77.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 213 g | |
| Price | $649 | $449 |
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A55
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A55
- 6.6" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A55
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Samsung Galaxy A55, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A55 by 328.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $200. Samsung Galaxy A55 is cheaper by $200.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (97/100 vs 5/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (48/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (82/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (33/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A55?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 by 40 points (77/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A55?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy A55 — 37/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A55?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (97/100 vs 5/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A55?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A55 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.