Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Tecno Pop 5X
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Pop 5X (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 77/100 vs 9/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop 5X doesn't; the Tecno Pop 5X is noticeably lighter (150g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Tecno Pop 5X
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (65/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 150g vs 230g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Tecno Pop 5X, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 68 points higher (77/100 vs 9/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (47/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (82/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (47/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (82/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (100/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Tecno Pop 5X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 4416758 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 (Go edition), HiOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 166.0×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 150 g | |
| Price | $649 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Pop 5X
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Tecno Pop 5X
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Tecno Pop 5X
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pop 5X
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (97/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (47/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (82/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (100/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X by 68 points (77/100 vs 9/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Tecno Pop 5X — 9/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (47/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (97/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Tecno Pop 5X is a better fit for everyday use.