Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $649 and $699. 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 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 725,133); the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is noticeably lighter (177g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 725133
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $699
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S21 FE better?
- Lighter: 177g vs 230g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, 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 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 74/100, Samsung Galaxy S21 FE — 16/100; 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 S21 FE (99/100 vs 58/100). 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (52/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (74/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 725133 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 155.7×74.5×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 177 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S21 FE by 545.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (99/100 vs 58/100).
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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (52/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (84/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (74/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE by 29 points (80/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.