Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $649 and $900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 74/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 1,796,720).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 1796720
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $900
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 73/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Xiaomi 13 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 227g vs 230g
- Better camera (73/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 6 points higher (80/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra leads (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 73/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 74/100, Xiaomi 13 Ultra — 60/100; 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 Xiaomi 13 Ultra (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Xiaomi 13 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 31/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Xiaomi 13 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 1796720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 163.2×74.6×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $900 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Xiaomi 13 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Xiaomi 13 Ultra by 160.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $251. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro was $251 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (99/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Xiaomi 13 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (73/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 31/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro edges out the Xiaomi 13 Ultra by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 13 Ultra leads on camera score (73/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
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 Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is a better fit for active users.