Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S21+
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (2021) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2100; estimated prices are $649 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 77/100 vs 33/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,416,758 vs 1,017,773); the Samsung Galaxy S21+ is noticeably lighter (200g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Samsung Galaxy S21+
- Higher AnTuTu: 4416758 vs 1017773
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1435
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3555
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4800 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: $649 vs $999
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 35/100)
- Better value for money (65/100 vs 41/100)
- Lighter: 200g vs 230g
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S21+, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 44 points higher (77/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (97/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (47/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (82/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (65/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (97/100 vs 9/100). 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 S21+ (47/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (82/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21+ significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (50/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (65/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 2100 | |
| AnTuTu | 4416758 | 1017773 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1435 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3555 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 230 g | 200 g | |
| Price | $649 | $999 |
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S21+
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 10MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S21+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S21+
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Samsung Galaxy S21+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S21+ by 334.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $350. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is cheaper by $350.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (97/100 vs 9/100).
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 S21+ (47/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (82/100 vs 35/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21+ significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (50/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (65/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S21+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ by 44 points (77/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S21+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy S21+ — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S21+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (47/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S21+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (97/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S21+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S21+ is a better fit for everyday use.