Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Samsung Galaxy M17
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; estimated prices are $649 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 77/100 vs 26/100 (a 51-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 607,137); the Samsung Galaxy M17 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Higher AnTuTu: 4416758 vs 607137
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1963
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 28/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Lighter: 192g vs 230g
- Cheaper: $130 vs $649
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy M17, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 51 points higher (77/100 vs 26/100). 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 28/100). 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 M17 leads (100/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (47/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (82/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (60/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (100/100 vs 65/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Samsung Galaxy M17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 4416758 | 607137 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1963 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $649 | $130 |
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Samsung Galaxy M17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Samsung Galaxy M17 by 627.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $519. Samsung Galaxy M17 is cheaper by $519.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (97/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (47/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (82/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (60/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (100/100 vs 65/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 by 51 points (77/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (47/100 vs 28/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
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 M17?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.