HMD Aura vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
The HMD Aura (2024) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 21/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 153,667); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Aura doesn't; the HMD Aura is noticeably lighter (175g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
What makes HMD Aura better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 230g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 56 points higher (77/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (98/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (93/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the HMD Aura (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (64/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.5×8.9 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads HMD Aura by 96.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Aura
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (98/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (93/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the HMD Aura (71/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (64/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the HMD Aura by 56 points (77/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Aura and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The HMD Aura has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Aura or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Aura or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Aura over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.