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 — 77/100 vs 7/100 (a 70-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 (4,416,758 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).
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Xiaomi Mi Play
- Higher AnTuTu: 4416758 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (65/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 150g vs 230g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Xiaomi Mi Play, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 70 points higher (77/100 vs 7/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (47/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (82/100 vs 0/100). 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 Mi Play (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (47/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (100/100 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 Mi Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 4416758 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 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 | |
| Price | $649 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi Play
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
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: —
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi Mi Play
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
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 2118.2% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi Mi Play
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (97/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (47/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (82/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (100/100 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 Mi Play?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play by 70 points (77/100 vs 7/100).
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 77/100, the Xiaomi Mi Play — 7/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (47/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (97/100 vs 0/100).
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. The Xiaomi Mi Play is a better fit for everyday use.