Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; estimated prices are $649 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 77/100 vs 48/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3900); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,416,758 vs 1,660,456); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Higher AnTuTu: 4416758 vs 1660456
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper: $649 vs $799
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 28/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 13/100)
- Better value for money (65/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 168g vs 230g
- Better camera (67/100 vs 47/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 29 points higher (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (97/100 vs 28/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (67/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (82/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (97/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (67/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (82/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4416758 | 1660456 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 168 g | |
| Price | $649 | $799 |
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 166.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $150. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is cheaper by $150.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (97/100 vs 28/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (67/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (82/100 vs 13/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (90/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 by 29 points (77/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (97/100 vs 28/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
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 is a better fit for everyday use.