Huawei Mate X5 vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
The Huawei Mate X5 (2023) runs on the Kirin 9000S, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 60/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5060); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,716,234 vs 1,062,256).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X5
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
What makes Huawei Mate X5 better?
- Better portability (52/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4716234 vs 1062256
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1325
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4118
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5060 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 230g vs 243g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X5 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 21 points higher (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (99/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (99/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (93/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate X5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (52/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X5 | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9000S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1062256 | 4716234 | |
| 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 | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 (China), EMUI (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×141.5×5.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 243 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $860 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S 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 11S 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 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X5 and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Huawei Mate X5 by 77.5% 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 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (99/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (93/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate X5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (52/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X5 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 by 21 points (81/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X5 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Huawei Mate X5 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X5 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X5 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X5 over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Huawei Mate X5 is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.