Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A71
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A71 (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 730; launch prices were $649 and $470. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 44/100 (a 36-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 496,392); the Samsung Galaxy A71 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Samsung Galaxy A71
- Higher AnTuTu: 4416758 vs 496392
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 51/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $470 vs $649
- Better portability (75/100 vs 31/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A71, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 36 points higher (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy A71 — 18/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (93/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A71 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (75/100 vs 31/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Samsung Galaxy A71 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 730 | |
| AnTuTu | 4416758 | 496392 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 724 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 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 | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 163.6×76.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $470 |
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A71
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A71
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A71
- 4500 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Samsung Galaxy A71, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A71 by 789.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $179. Samsung Galaxy A71 was $179 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (99/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (93/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (84/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A71 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (75/100 vs 31/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A71?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 by 36 points (80/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A71?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Samsung Galaxy A71 — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A71?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A71?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A71?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A71 is a better fit for everyday use.