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; launch prices were $649 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 55/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 1,081,778); the Samsung Galaxy S21 is noticeably lighter (169g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Samsung Galaxy S21
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 1081778
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1435
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3555
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 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 $799
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S21 better?
- Lighter: 169g vs 230g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S21, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 25 points higher (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 74/100, Samsung Galaxy S21 — 24/100; 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 (99/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 (84/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (79/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 2100 | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 1081778 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1435 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3555 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4000 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, One UI 3.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 161.5×75.6×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 169 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S21
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S21
- 6.2" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S21
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
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 332.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $150. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro was $150 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 (99/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 (84/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (79/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 25 points (80/100 vs 55/100).
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 80/100, the Samsung Galaxy S21 — 55/100.
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 (52/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S21?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 63/100).
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 active users.