Huawei Hi nova 9z vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
The Huawei Hi nova 9z (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 (), while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 77/100 vs 30/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Hi nova 9z is noticeably lighter (190g vs 230g).
Huawei Hi nova 9z
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 230g
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 51/100)
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 19/100)
Comparing the Huawei Hi nova 9z vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 47 points higher (77/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (47/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (62/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Huawei Hi nova 9z | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4592636 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" LCD IPS | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2376 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×74.7×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | 230 g | |
| Price | — | $860 |
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- 6.7" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Hi nova 9z
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (97/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (47/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (92/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (62/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Hi nova 9z or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z by 47 points (77/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Hi nova 9z and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Huawei Hi nova 9z has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Hi nova 9z or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on camera score (47/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Hi nova 9z or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (97/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Hi nova 9z over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Huawei Hi nova 9z 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.