Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 77/100 vs 37/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4650); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,416,758 vs 1,010,069); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is thinner (8.9mm vs 10.0mm).
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- Higher AnTuTu: 4416758 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4650 mAh
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 8/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 52/100)
- Better value for money (65/100 vs 55/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 218g vs 230g
- Better design/ergonomics (27/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 40 points higher (77/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (97/100 vs 8/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (82/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (97/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (82/100 vs 52/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (27/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4416758 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4650 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Joy UI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 163.8×76.3×10.0 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 218 g | |
| Price | $649 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 4650 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Xiaomi Black Shark 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 by 337.3% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (97/100 vs 8/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (82/100 vs 52/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (27/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 by 40 points (77/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (47/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (97/100 vs 8/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a better fit for everyday use.