Nubia Red Magic 5G vs Redmi 11A

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 5G (2020) and the Redmi 11A (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 5G leads — 33/100 vs 16/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 11A has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 11A doesn't.

The Nubia Red Magic 5G is noticeably better than the Redmi 11A — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 5G
Performance 6
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 32
Design 27
Value for money 70
Redmi 11A
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic 5G better?
  • Faster charging: 55W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (6/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (70/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi 11A better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 5G vs the Redmi 11A, the Nubia Red Magic 5G scores 17 points higher (33/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G leads (37/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G leads (70/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G is a bit better (6/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 11A (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G is a bit better (37/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 11A and the Nubia Red Magic 5G are nearly equal (36/100 vs 32/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 11A notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (50/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G notably outperforms the Redmi 11A (70/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Red Magic 5G: The Nubia Red Magic 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi 11A: The Redmi 11A is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 5G Redmi 11A
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
AnTuTu 976177
Geekbench Single 1168
Geekbench Multi 3431
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 2340x1080 720x1650
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 55W 10W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 2GB / 3GB / 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 32GB / 64GB / 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 10 Android 12, MIUI
NFC yes no
Dimensions 168.6×78.0×9.8 mm
Weight 218 g
Price $579
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 5G
  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
37
camera
Redmi 11A
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 5G
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Redmi 11A
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 5G
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
32
battery
Redmi 11A
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 5G
$579
Redmi 11A
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G is a bit better (6/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 11A (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G is a bit better (37/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi 11A and the Nubia Red Magic 5G are nearly equal (36/100 vs 32/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi 11A notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (50/100 vs 27/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G notably outperforms the Redmi 11A (70/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Redmi 11A?

The Nubia Red Magic 5G is noticeably better than the Redmi 11A — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 5G and the Redmi 11A?

The Nubia Red Magic 5G has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Redmi 11A — 16/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Redmi 11A?

The Nubia Red Magic 5G leads on camera score (37/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Redmi 11A?

The Nubia Red Magic 5G leads on performance (6/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 5G over the Redmi 11A?

The Nubia Red Magic 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 11A is a better fit for everyday use.