HMD Pulse 2 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
The HMD Pulse 2 Pro (2025) runs on the Unisoc T615, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $189 and $860. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 36/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the HMD Pulse 2 Pro is noticeably lighter (198g vs 230g).
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Lighter: 198g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $189 vs $860
- Better portability (57/100 vs 29/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 380
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1300
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the HMD Pulse 2 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 45 points higher (81/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (99/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 43/100). Value score: HMD Pulse 2 Pro — 38/100, Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 74/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (99/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (93/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse 2 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (57/100 vs 29/100).
| Specification | HMD Pulse 2 Pro | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T615 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4592636 | |
| 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 | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 198 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $189 | $860 |
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Launch price difference: $671. HMD Pulse 2 Pro was $671 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (99/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (93/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (93/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse 2 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (57/100 vs 29/100).
Which is better: the HMD Pulse 2 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro by 45 points (81/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse 2 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The HMD Pulse 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Pulse 2 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse 2 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the HMD Pulse 2 Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The HMD Pulse 2 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.