Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro vs Redmi 11A

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (2023) and the Redmi 11A (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro leads — 44/100 vs 16/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 11A doesn't.

The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 11A by 28 points (44/100 vs 16/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
Performance 29
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 60
Design 15
Value for money 65
Redmi 11A
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 10W

  • Higher performance (29/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (31/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (65/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi 11A better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro vs the Redmi 11A, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro scores 28 points higher (44/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro leads (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro leads (60/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro leads (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 11A (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 11A (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is a bit better (31/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 11A (60/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 11A significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (50/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro 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 8S Pro Redmi 11A
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 1720028
Geekbench Single 2004
Geekbench Multi 5311
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 2480x1116 720x1650
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 10W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 2GB / 3GB / 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 32GB / 64GB / 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13 Android 12, MIUI
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm
Weight 228 g
Price $649
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Redmi 11A
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi 11A
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Redmi 11A
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
$649
Redmi 11A
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 11A (29/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 11A (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is a bit better (31/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 11A (60/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi 11A significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (50/100 vs 15/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro or the Redmi 11A?

The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 11A by 28 points (44/100 vs 16/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro and the Redmi 11A?

The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Redmi 11A — 16/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro or the Redmi 11A?

The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro leads on camera score (31/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro or the Redmi 11A?

The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro leads on performance (29/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro over the Redmi 11A?

The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 11A is a better fit for everyday use.