HMD Key vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
The HMD Key (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9832E, 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 22/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Key doesn't; the HMD Key is noticeably lighter (185g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Key
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
What makes HMD Key better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 230g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Key vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 55 points higher (77/100 vs 22/100). 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 22/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the HMD Key (93/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the HMD Key (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the HMD Key (71/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Key notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (57/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Key | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9832E | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
HMD Key
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Key
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Key
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Key
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the HMD Key (93/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the HMD Key (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the HMD Key (71/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Key notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (57/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Key or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the HMD Key by 55 points (77/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Key and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The HMD Key has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Key or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the HMD Key over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.