Huawei Mate 30 vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
The Huawei Mate 30 (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 990, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $800 and $649. 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 4200); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 30 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 30
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 30 better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 230g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 780
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3200
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 27W
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $800
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 30 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 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 41/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 30 — 4/100, Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 74/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (99/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 30 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (57/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 30 | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 990 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4678468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 780 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3200 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 27W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 160.8×76.1×8.4 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $800 | $649 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 30
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 30
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 30
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 27W
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $151. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro was $151 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (99/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (93/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (84/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 30 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (57/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 30 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 by 35 points (80/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 30 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Huawei Mate 30 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 30 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 30 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 30 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.