Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $649 and $1799. 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 4400); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 1,818,396); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is noticeably lighter (230g vs 253g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 1818396
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Lighter: 230g vs 253g
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $1799
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 better?
- Better camera (63/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, 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 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 74/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 — 38/100; 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 Z Fold5 (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (93/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (52/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 1818396 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2176x1812 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 128 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 154.9×129.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 253 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $1799 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2176x1812
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 by 157.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1150. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro was $1150 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (99/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (93/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (84/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (52/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads on camera score (63/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a better fit for active users.