Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Samsung Galaxy M56
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy M56 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1480. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 77/100 vs 34/100 (a 43-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 Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M56 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy M56 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Samsung Galaxy M56
- Higher AnTuTu: 4416758 vs 1031048
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1140
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3346
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 7/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 42/100)
- Better value for money (65/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 180g vs 230g
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy M56, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 43 points higher (77/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (97/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (47/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (82/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M56 (97/100 vs 7/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M56 (47/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M56 (82/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M56 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (75/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Samsung Galaxy M56 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 1480 | |
| AnTuTu | 4416758 | 1031048 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1140 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3346 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED+ | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 162.0×77.3×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 180 g | |
| Price | $649 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M56
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M56
- 6.7" Super AMOLED+
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy M56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Samsung Galaxy M56, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Samsung Galaxy M56 by 328.4% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy M56
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M56 (97/100 vs 7/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M56 (47/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M56 (82/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M56 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (75/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy M56?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M56 by 43 points (77/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Samsung Galaxy M56?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy M56 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy M56?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (47/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy M56?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (97/100 vs 7/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Samsung Galaxy M56?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy M56 is a better fit for everyday use.