Huawei Mate 80 vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $860. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 65/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5750); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,716,234 vs 1,589,460); the Huawei Mate 80 is noticeably lighter (203g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Lighter: 203g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $860
- Better portability (57/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4716234 vs 1589460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5750 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 16 points higher (81/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (99/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 81/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 — 44/100, Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 76/100; 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 80 (99/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (57/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 4716234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5750 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 203 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $860 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Huawei Mate 80 by 66.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $61. Huawei Mate 80 was $61 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (99/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (57/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 80 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.