Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (2021) runs on the Exynos 850. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 21/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 234,339); the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 230g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 59 points higher (80/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (99/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (93/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (52/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (64/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 850 | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 234339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 836 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.3" PLS IPS | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1480 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, One UI 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 147.1×71.6×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- 5.3" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1480
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 by 1896.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (99/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (93/100 vs 45/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (52/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (84/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (64/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 by 59 points (80/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.