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 — 81/100 vs 45/100 (a 36-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 Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,716,234 vs 499,040); the Huawei Hi nova 9z is noticeably lighter (190g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Hi nova 9z
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
What makes Huawei Hi nova 9z better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 230g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4716234 vs 499040
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 780
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1897
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Hi nova 9z vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 36 points higher (81/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (93/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (93/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (59/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Hi nova 9z | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 499040 | 4716234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 780 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1897 | 11047 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $860 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Hi nova 9z and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Huawei Hi nova 9z by 89.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Hi nova 9z
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (99/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (93/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (93/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (59/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 36 points (81/100 vs 45/100).
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 45/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 81/100.
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 (52/100 vs 43/100).
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 (99/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Hi nova 9z over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.