Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $649 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 74/100 (a 6-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 2,173,453).

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Performance 99
Display 93
Camera 52
Battery 84
Portability 31
Value for money 72
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Performance 82
Display 88
Camera 76
Battery 56
Portability 34
Value for money 56
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4416758 vs 2173453
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2250
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7200
  • 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 232g
  • Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $1299

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 82/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 88/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra better?
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (76/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better portability (34/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 6 points higher (80/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra leads (76/100 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 — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — 56/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (99/100 vs 82/100). 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 S24 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (76/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (34/100 vs 31/100).

Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 4416758 2173453
Geekbench Single 3640 2250
Geekbench Multi 11033 7200
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1216x2688 3088x1440
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 45W
Wireless charging 80W 15W
DXOMark (camera) 144
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 12 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 14 / One UI 6.1
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IPX8 IP68
Dimensions 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm 162.3×79.0×8.6 mm
Weight 230 g 232 g
Launch price $649 $1299
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 12MP
76
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
  • 6.8" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3088x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
88
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
84
battery
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
56
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
80/100
4416758 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
74/100 -103.2%
2173453 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra by 103.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
$649
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
$1299

Launch price difference: $650. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro was $650 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (99/100 vs 82/100).

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 S24 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (76/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (84/100 vs 56/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (34/100 vs 31/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — 74/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra leads on camera score (76/100 vs 52/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 82/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S24 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 S24 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.