Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2400; launch prices were $649 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 68/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4700); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 2,000,659); the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is noticeably lighter (190g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 2000659
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2115
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6826
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 80/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 FE better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $649
- Better camera (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 12 points higher (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 74/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 FE — 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 S25 FE (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (84/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (71/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 2400 | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 2000659 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2115 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6826 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 161.3×76.6×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Samsung Galaxy S25 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S25 FE by 133.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Samsung Galaxy S25 FE was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (99/100 vs 80/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (84/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (71/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE — 68/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 80/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users.