ZTE’s gaming-focused sub-brand Nubia appears to be preparing for its next flagship. The Red Magic 11 Pro has surfaced on Geekbench, revealing key specifications and signaling that an official launch may be imminent.
Geekbench Listing Reveals Performance Gains
The device, believed to carry the model number Nubia NX809J, scored 3,309 in single-core and 10,742 in multi-core tests on Geekbench. These figures mark a clear improvement over its predecessor.
According to the listing, the phone is powered by Qualcomm’s yet-to-be-announced Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset. The CPU architecture features an eight-core setup with:
- 2 performance cores clocked at 4.19 GHz
- 6 efficiency cores running at 3.63 GHz
It also includes the Adreno 840 GPU, 16GB of RAM (14.87GB listed), and runs on Android 16.
Snapdragon 8 Elite 2
The configuration aligns with leaks about Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite 2.
The standard version reportedly clocks performance cores at 4.19 GHz, while a higher-frequency “Galaxy” edition is expected to reach 4.74 GHz, likely intended for top-tier flagships such as Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra.
Industry reports suggest that compared to its predecessor, the new chipset could deliver up to 30% single-core and 12% multi-core performance improvements, along with better GPU efficiency and enhanced thermal management.
Comparison With the Red Magic 10 Pro
Launched globally in December 2024 at $649, the Red Magic 10 Pro featured,
- 6.8-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with 144Hz refresh rate
- Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset
- Up to 24GB RAM + 1TB storage
- 50MP triple rear cameras + 16MP under-display selfie camera
- 6,500mAh battery with 120W fast charging
With the 11 Pro now on the horizon, the improvements appear incremental but meaningful, particularly in CPU performance, software optimization with Android 16, and expected enhancements to cooling systems and gaming-first features.
Competitive Advantage
Benchmark comparisons indicate that the Red Magic 11 Pro could outperform many current Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-powered flagships.
For context, the Red Magic 8 Pro scored around 9,040 multi-core, significantly lower than the 11 Pro’s reported 10,742. Early results suggest a clear performance advantage, especially for gaming-centric use cases.
Launch Timeline
Qualcomm is scheduled to officially announce the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 at the Snapdragon Summit on September 23, 2025. Nubia is expected to unveil the Red Magic 11 Pro shortly after, likely aligning its launch with the chipset’s debut.
While the Geekbench listing only reveals partial details, it suggests that Nubia’s next flagship will be among the first devices to adopt Qualcomm’s latest silicon.
