Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Samsung Galaxy M53
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy M53 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 54/100 (a 26-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 108 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 671,241); the Samsung Galaxy M53 is noticeably lighter (176g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Samsung Galaxy M53
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 671241
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1003
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2423
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 50/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M53 better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 176g vs 230g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy M53, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 26 points higher (80/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 50/100). 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 M53 (99/100 vs 50/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Samsung Galaxy M53 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M53 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (80/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Samsung Galaxy M53 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 900 | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 671241 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1003 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2423 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 164.7×77.0×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 176 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M53
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M53
- 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy M53
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Samsung Galaxy M53, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Samsung Galaxy M53 by 597.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy M53
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (99/100 vs 50/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Samsung Galaxy M53 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (84/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M53 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (80/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy M53?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 by 26 points (80/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Samsung Galaxy M53?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Samsung Galaxy M53 — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy M53?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Samsung Galaxy M53?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.