Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Xiaomi 13
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 13 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $649 and $640. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 69/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4500); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 1,743,949); the Xiaomi 13 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Xiaomi 13
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 1743949
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 13 better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $640 vs $649
- Better camera (65/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Xiaomi 13, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 11 points higher (80/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 13 leads (65/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 74/100, Xiaomi 13 — 52/100; 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 (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 13 is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 (84/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (66/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Xiaomi 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 1743949 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 130 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 152.8×71.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $640 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 13
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 13
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Xiaomi 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Xiaomi 13 by 168.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $9. Xiaomi 13 was $9 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 (99/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 13 is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 (84/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (66/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Xiaomi 13?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 13 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Xiaomi 13?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Xiaomi 13 — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Xiaomi 13?
The Xiaomi 13 leads on camera score (65/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Xiaomi 13?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Xiaomi 13?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 13 is a better fit for active users.