Huawei nova 10 Youth vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro

The Huawei nova 10 Youth (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G, 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 — 77/100 vs 25/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 10 Youth doesn't; the Huawei nova 10 Youth is noticeably lighter (191g vs 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth by 52 points (77/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 10 Youth
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 41
Battery 23
Design 61
Value for money 55
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Performance 97
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 82
Design 12
Value for money 65
What makes Huawei nova 10 Youth better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 191g vs 230g

  • Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 12/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (47/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 23/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (65/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 10 Youth vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 52 points higher (77/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (82/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (82/100 vs 23/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (61/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei nova 10 Youth: The Huawei nova 10 Youth is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova 10 Youth Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 4416758
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2388 1216x2688
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 66W 80W
Wireless charging 0W 80W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS HarmonyOS 2.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IPX8
Dimensions 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm
Weight 191 g 230 g
Price $649
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 10 Youth
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
41
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 10 Youth
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 10 Youth
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
23
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
82
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei nova 10 Youth
Price unknown
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
$649
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (97/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (82/100 vs 23/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (61/100 vs 12/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 10 Youth or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth by 52 points (77/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10 Youth and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?

The Huawei nova 10 Youth has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 77/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 10 Youth or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (47/100 vs 41/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 10 Youth or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (97/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 10 Youth over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?

The Huawei nova 10 Youth is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.