Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Xiaomi Mi Play
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi Play (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 30/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3000); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 199,111); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi Play doesn't; the Xiaomi Mi Play is noticeably lighter (150g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Xiaomi Mi Play
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi Play better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 230g
- Better portability (85/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Xiaomi Mi Play, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 50 points higher (80/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (99/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (93/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (85/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Xiaomi Mi Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 147.8×71.9×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 150 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi Play
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Mi Play
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi Mi Play
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Xiaomi Mi Play, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Xiaomi Mi Play by 2249.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Mi Play
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (99/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (93/100 vs 62/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (84/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (85/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play by 50 points (80/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Xiaomi Mi Play — 30/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.