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 — 80/100 vs 45/100 (a 35-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 (4,678,468 vs 499,040); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Hi nova 9z doesn't; 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 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 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 (84/100 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 35 points higher (80/100 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 (84/100 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 (84/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (59/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Hi nova 9z | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 499040 | 4678468 | |
| 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 | — | 80W | |
| 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×74.7×8.6 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $649 |
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: 80W
- 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 89.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Hi nova 9z
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
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 (84/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (59/100 vs 31/100).
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 35 points (80/100 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 — 80/100.
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.