Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $649 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 80/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 4,678,468); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $1639
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 4678468
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 11047
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 219g vs 230g
- Better camera (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 6 points higher (86/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 74/100, Xiaomi 18 Fold — 80/100; 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, both devices are on the same level — 99/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (64/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro by 10.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $990. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro was $990 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 99/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (85/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (64/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro 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 18 Fold?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.