Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro vs Redmi Note 13R

The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Redmi Note 13R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro leads — 44/100 vs 29/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5030); the Redmi Note 13R is noticeably lighter (205g vs 228g).

The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 13R — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
Performance 29
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 60
Design 15
Value for money 65
Redmi Note 13R
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 41
Design 43
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5030 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 33W

  • Higher performance (29/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (31/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better value for money (65/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi Note 13R better?
  • Lighter: 205g vs 228g

  • Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro vs the Redmi Note 13R, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro scores 15 points higher (44/100 vs 29/100). 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 41/100). 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 Note 13R (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. 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 Note 13R (60/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 13R notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (43/100 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 Note 13R: The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro Redmi Note 13R
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 1720028
Geekbench Single 2004
Geekbench Multi 5311
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2480x1116 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5030 mAh
Charging 80W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13 Android 14, HyperOS
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 550 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53
Dimensions 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm
Weight 228 g 205 g
Price $649
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Redmi Note 13R
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi Note 13R
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Redmi Note 13R
  • 5030 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
$649
Redmi Note 13R
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (29/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

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 Note 13R (60/100 vs 41/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 13R notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (43/100 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 Note 13R?

The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 13R — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro and the Redmi Note 13R?

The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Redmi Note 13R — 29/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro or the Redmi Note 13R?

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 Note 13R?

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 Note 13R?

The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use.