Huawei Mate 50 vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
The Huawei Mate 50 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $700 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 60/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4460); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,420,808); the Huawei Mate 50 is noticeably lighter (202g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 50
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
What makes Huawei Mate 50 better?
- Lighter: 202g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $749
- Better portability (58/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4460 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 50 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 17 points higher (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 50 — 34/100, Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 68/100; 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 (China) notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (93/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (58/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 50 | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4460 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×76.1×8.0 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 50
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 50
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 50
- 4460 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 50 and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Huawei Mate 50 by 64.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $49. Huawei Mate 50 was $49 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (98/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (93/100 vs 71/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (58/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 50 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 50 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Huawei Mate 50 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 50 over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Huawei Mate 50 is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.