Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $649 and $1199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 70/100 (a 10-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 200 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 1,684,869).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 1684869
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Lighter: 230g vs 234g
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $1199
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (31/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (73/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 10 points higher (80/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 74/100, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — 50/100; 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra are nearly equal (31/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 1684869 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1440x3088 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 163.4×78.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $1199 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3088
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra by 177.7% 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (99/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (73/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (84/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra are nearly equal (31/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads on camera score (73/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S23 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 S23 Ultra is a better fit for active users.