Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Samsung Galaxy M36
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy M36 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 51/100 (a 29-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 (4,678,468 vs 767,711); the Samsung Galaxy M36 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Samsung Galaxy M36
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 767711
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2710
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M36 better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 230g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy M36, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 29 points higher (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M36 (99/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M36 (52/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M36 (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M36 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (64/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Samsung Galaxy M36 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 767711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2710 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M36
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M36
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy M36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Samsung Galaxy M36, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Samsung Galaxy M36 by 509.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy M36
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M36 (99/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M36 (52/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M36 (84/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M36 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (64/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy M36?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M36 by 29 points (80/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Samsung Galaxy M36?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Samsung Galaxy M36 — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy M36?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy M36?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Samsung Galaxy M36?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.