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 — 80/100 vs 28/100 (a 52-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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Tecno Pop 5X
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Tecno Pop 5X better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 230g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Tecno Pop 5X, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 52 points higher (80/100 vs 28/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (93/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (78/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Tecno Pop 5X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| 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 | — | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $649 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Pop 5X
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
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: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Tecno Pop 5X
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Pop 5X
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display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (93/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (84/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (78/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 52 points (80/100 vs 28/100).
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 80/100, the Tecno Pop 5X — 28/100.
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 (52/100 vs 10/100).
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.