Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 (2022) runs on the Exynos 1280. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 38/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 25 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 615,425); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is thinner (8.9mm vs 10.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 615425
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 956
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2082
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 25MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 21/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (31/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 better?
- Overall rating 38/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 42 points higher (80/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 (99/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 (93/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 (52/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 (84/100 vs 34/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (31/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 1280 | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 615425 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 956 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2082 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 25 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 169.5×81.1×10.1 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | — | |
| Launch price | $649 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2
- Main: 25MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 by 660.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 (99/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 (93/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 (52/100 vs 21/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 (84/100 vs 34/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (31/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 by 42 points (80/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 21/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.