RedMagic 11S Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A05
93.9Performance20
67.1Display20
51.5Camera29
94Battery43.7
60Features20
14 spec wins — RedMagic 11S Pro2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A05
InnoReviews verdict
RedMagic 11S Pro wins this phone face-off, 76.7 to 26.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+74) and battery (+50). Samsung Galaxy A05 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the RedMagic 11S Pro
- Stronger performance score: 94 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 20
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 94 vs 44
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 20
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A05
- 15% lower weight: 195 g vs 230 g
- Lower launch price: $119 vs $849
Display
| Spec | RedMagic 11S Pro | Samsung Galaxy A05 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.85 ″+2% | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1600x720 |
| Pixel density | 431 ppi+65% | 262 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+140% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,800 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 95.3 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | RedMagic 11S Pro | Samsung Galaxy A05 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Leading Version | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| AnTuTu | 4,272,312+1482% | 270,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,763+796%Top 3% | 420Bottom 5% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,606+760%Top 2% | 1,350Bottom 4% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+300% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | — | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | RedMagic 11S Pro | Samsung Galaxy A05 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | — |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+100% | 8 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | RedMagic 11S Pro | Samsung Galaxy A05 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,500 mAh+50% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W+220% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 80 W | — |
Design
| Spec | RedMagic 11S Pro | Samsung Galaxy A05 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 230 g | 195 g+15% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.8 mm+1% |
| IP rating | IPX8 | — |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | RedMagic 11S Pro | Samsung Galaxy A05 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | RedMagic 11S Pro | Samsung Galaxy A05 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | RedMagic OS 11.5 (Android 16) | Android 13 (One UI Core 5.1) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | RedMagic 11S Pro | Samsung Galaxy A05 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |