Huawei Mate X5 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
The Huawei Mate X5 (2023) runs on the Kirin 9000S, 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 60/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5060); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,013,168 vs 1,062,256); the Huawei Mate X5 is thinner (5.3mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X5
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate X5 better?
- Better portability (52/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4013168 vs 1062256
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1325
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4118
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5060 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 230g vs 243g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X5 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 20 points higher (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (86/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (86/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate X5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (52/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X5 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9000S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1062256 | 4013168 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1325 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4118 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2224x2496 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5060 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 (China), EMUI (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×141.5×5.3 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 243 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $660 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X5
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2224x2496
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X5
- 5060 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
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 X5 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Huawei Mate X5 by 73.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate X5
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (98/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (86/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate X5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (52/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X5 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 by 20 points (80/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X5 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Huawei Mate X5 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X5 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X5 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X5 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Huawei Mate X5 is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.