Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 50/100 (a 30-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 48 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 859,084); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro doesn't; the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 230g
- Better portability (47/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 30 points higher (80/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (84/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (47/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 163.6×75.0×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro by 444.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (99/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (52/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (84/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (47/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro by 30 points (80/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.