Huawei Mate 70 vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
The Huawei Mate 70 (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $780 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 66/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5300); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,383,793); the Huawei Mate 70 is noticeably lighter (203g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
What makes Huawei Mate 70 better?
- Lighter: 203g vs 230g
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1383793
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $780
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 11 points higher (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 — 46/100, 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) significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100. In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) are nearly equal (72/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (59/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1383793 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.3 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×75.9×7.8 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $780 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70
- 5300 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 70 and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Huawei Mate 70 by 65.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $31. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) was $31 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 (98/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) are nearly equal (72/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (59/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 70 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Huawei Mate 70 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 77/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Huawei Mate 70 is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.