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 $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 65/100 (a 15-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 (4,678,468 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?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 203g vs 230g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 1589460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5750 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $799
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 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 15 points higher (80/100 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). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 — 44/100, 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 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 and the Huawei Mate 80 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (57/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 4678468 | |
| 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 | 80W | |
| 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $649 |
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: 80W
- 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 66.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $150. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro was $150 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 and the Huawei Mate 80 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (57/100 vs 31/100).
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 15 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 — 80/100.
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.