Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $649 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 65/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 2,583,039); the Samsung Galaxy S25 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Samsung Galaxy S25
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 2583039
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9600
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $799
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 better?
- Lighter: 162g vs 230g
- Better portability (89/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S25, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 15 points higher (80/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 74/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 — 44/100; 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 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 (84/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (89/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 2583039 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9600 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| 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 | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S25
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S25
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Samsung Galaxy S25, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S25 by 81.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $150. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro was $150 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 (84/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (89/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S25 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S25?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users.