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 $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 36/100 (a 44-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 $649
- Better portability (57/100 vs 31/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 380
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1300
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W 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 (84/100 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 44 points higher (80/100 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 (84/100 vs 43/100). Value score: HMD Pulse 2 Pro — 38/100, Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 72/100; 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 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse 2 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (57/100 vs 31/100).
| Specification | HMD Pulse 2 Pro | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T615 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4416758 | |
| 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 | 80W | |
| 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 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 | $649 |
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: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Launch price difference: $460. HMD Pulse 2 Pro was $460 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 (84/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse 2 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (57/100 vs 31/100).
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 44 points (80/100 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 — 80/100.
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.