Huawei Mate X vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
The Huawei Mate X (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 53/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,013,168 vs 736,755); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is noticeably lighter (230g vs 295g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate X better?
- Overall rating 53/100
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4013168 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 55W
- Lighter: 230g vs 295g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (31/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 27 points higher (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (31/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 4013168 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 11047 | |
| Display | 8.0" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 55W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | — | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×78.3×11.0 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 295 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $660 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Front: —
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X
- 8.0" OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 8000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Huawei Mate X by 81.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate X
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X (98/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X (86/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (31/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X by 27 points (80/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Huawei Mate X has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 80/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.