Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (2021) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2100; launch prices were $649 and $1199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 61/100 (a 19-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 1,074,182).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 1074182
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1435
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3555
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $1199
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 228g vs 230g
- Better camera (55/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (33/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 19 points higher (80/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 74/100, Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra — 32/100; 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 Ultra (99/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (33/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 2100 | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 1074182 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1435 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3555 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 117 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 40 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 165.1×75.6×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 228 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $1199 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 40MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra by 335.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $550. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro was $550 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (99/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (84/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (33/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra — 61/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra?
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 Ultra is a better fit for active users.