Huawei nova 11 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro

The Huawei nova 11 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $450 and $660. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 36/100 (a 39-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 (3,981,427 vs 781,542); the Huawei nova 11 Pro is noticeably lighter (188g vs 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Pro by 39 points (75/100 vs 36/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 11 Pro
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 44
Design 65
Value for money 79
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 84
Design 12
Value for money 64
What makes Huawei nova 11 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 188g vs 230g
  • Cheaper: $450 vs $660

  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better value for money (79/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3981427 vs 781542
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1017
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2943
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 1/100)
  • Better camera (47/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 11 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 39 points higher (75/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (92/100 vs 1/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 11 Pro leads (79/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Pro (92/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Pro (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (65/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 11 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (79/100 vs 64/100).

Huawei nova 11 Pro: The Huawei nova 11 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova 11 Pro Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 781542 3981427
Geekbench Single 1017 3640
Geekbench Multi 2943 11033
Display 6.8" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2652x1200 1216x2688
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 100W 80W
Wireless charging 0W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Front camera 60 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS HarmonyOS 3.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IPX8
Dimensions 164.3×74.4×7.9 mm 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm
Weight 188 g 230 g
Price $450 $660
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 11 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 60MP
41
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 11 Pro
  • 6.8" OLED
  • Resolution: 2652x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 11 Pro
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • 8000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
84
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei nova 11 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei nova 11 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
36/100
781542 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
75/100 +80.4%
3981427 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Huawei nova 11 Pro by 80.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei nova 11 Pro
$450
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
$660

Price difference: $210. Huawei nova 11 Pro is cheaper by $210.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Pro (92/100 vs 1/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

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

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Pro (84/100 vs 44/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (65/100 vs 12/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 11 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (79/100 vs 64/100).

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

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Pro by 39 points (75/100 vs 36/100).

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

The Huawei nova 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 75/100.

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

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

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

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 1/100).

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

The Huawei nova 11 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.