HMD Pulse 2 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)

The HMD Pulse 2 Pro (2025) runs on the Unisoc T615, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 36/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the HMD Pulse 2 Pro is noticeably lighter (198g vs 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro by 41 points (77/100 vs 36/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
Performance 18
Display 65
Camera 40
Battery 43
Portability 57
Value for money 38
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
Performance 98
Display 93
Camera 52
Battery 71
Portability 31
Value for money
What makes HMD Pulse 2 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 198g vs 230g

  • Better portability (57/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 380
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1300
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the HMD Pulse 2 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) scores 41 points higher (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (98/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (93/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse 2 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (57/100 vs 31/100).

HMD Pulse 2 Pro: The HMD Pulse 2 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China): The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification HMD Pulse 2 Pro Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
Processor Unisoc T615 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3942923
Geekbench Single 380 3640
Geekbench Multi 1300 11033
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1216x2688
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 20W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 Android 16, Redmagic OS 11
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IPX8
Dimensions 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm
Weight 198 g 230 g
Launch price $189
Camera comparison
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
40
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Display comparison
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
65
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Battery and charging
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
$189
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (98/100 vs 18/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (93/100 vs 65/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (71/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse 2 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (57/100 vs 31/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Pulse 2 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro by 41 points (77/100 vs 36/100).

What is the rating of the HMD Pulse 2 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?

The HMD Pulse 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) — 77/100.

Which has the better camera: the HMD Pulse 2 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse 2 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 18/100).

Should you choose the HMD Pulse 2 Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?

The HMD Pulse 2 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.