RedMagic 11S Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
93.9Performance82.4
67.1Display66
51.5Camera47.3
94Battery71.7
60Features94.7
12 spec wins — RedMagic 11S Pro6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26+
InnoReviews verdict
RedMagic 11S Pro wins this phone face-off, 76.7 to 71.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+22) and performance (+12). Samsung Galaxy S26+ 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 82
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 94 vs 72
- 317% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 300% higher Wireless charging: 80 W vs 20 W
- Lower launch price: $849 vs $1,100
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 60
- 250% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 2 years
- 44% higher Peak brightness: 2,600 nits vs 1,800 nits
- 20% higher Pixel density: 516 ppi vs 431 ppi
- 18% lower thickness: 7.3 mm vs 8.9 mm
Display
| Spec | RedMagic 11S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.85 ″+2% | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 3120x1440 |
| Pixel density | 431 ppi | 516 ppi+20% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,800 nits | 2,600 nits+44% |
| Screen-to-body | 95.3 %+5% | 90.7 % |
Performance
| Spec | RedMagic 11S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Leading Version | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu | 4,272,312 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,763+11%Top 2% | 3,393Top 8% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,606+1%Top 2% | 11,515Top 2% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+33% | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | RedMagic 11S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+33% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | RedMagic 11S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,500 mAh+53% | 4,900 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W+78% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 80 W+300% | 20 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 16.4 h |
Design
| Spec | RedMagic 11S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 230 g | 190 g+17% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.3 mm+18% |
| IP rating | IPX8 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | RedMagic 11S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | RedMagic 11S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | RedMagic OS 11.5 (Android 16) | Android 16 (One UI 8.5) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 7 years+250% |
Audio
| Spec | RedMagic 11S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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