Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 8895; launch prices were $649 and $929. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 32/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 435,852); the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 435852
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1445
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $929
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Note 8 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 230g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Note 8, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 48 points higher (80/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 74/100, Samsung Galaxy Note 8 — 0/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (93/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (84/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (56/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 8895 | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 435852 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1445 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2960x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 7.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 162.5×74.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $929 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
- 6.3" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2960x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Samsung Galaxy Note 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Samsung Galaxy Note 8 by 973.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $280. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro was $280 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (99/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (93/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (52/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (84/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (56/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Note 8?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 by 48 points (80/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Note 8?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Note 8?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Note 8?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Note 8?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.