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; estimated prices are $649 and $1199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 77/100 vs 49/100 (a 28-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 (4,416,758 vs 1,681,378).
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 4416758 vs 1681378
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 230g vs 234g
- Cheaper: $649 vs $1199
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 42/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (12/100 vs 7/100)
- Better value for money (65/100 vs 27/100)
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (73/100 vs 47/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 28 points higher (77/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (97/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads (73/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (82/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (65/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (97/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (73/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (82/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (12/100 vs 7/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (65/100 vs 27/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4416758 | 1681378 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 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 | 0W | |
| 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, One UI 5.1 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $649 | $1199 |
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
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
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
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 162.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $550. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is cheaper by $550.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (97/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (73/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (82/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (12/100 vs 7/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (65/100 vs 27/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra by 28 points (77/100 vs 49/100).
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 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — 49/100.
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 47/100).
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 (97/100 vs 29/100).
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 everyday use.