Huawei nova 11i vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro

The Huawei nova 11i (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, 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 38/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,013,168 vs 424,216); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 11i doesn't; the Huawei nova 11i is noticeably lighter (193g vs 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i by 42 points (80/100 vs 38/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Huawei nova 11i

Performance 31
Display 53
Camera 31
Battery 47
Portability 57
Value for money —

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro

Performance 98
Display 93
Camera 52
Battery 86
Portability 31
Value for money 74

What makes Huawei nova 11i better?

  • Lighter: 193g vs 230g

  • Better portability (57/100 vs 31/100)

What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4013168 vs 424216
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 53/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 11i vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 42 points higher (80/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (86/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (93/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (86/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11i notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (57/100 vs 31/100).

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 11i Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 424216 4013168
Geekbench Single 412 3639
Geekbench Multi 1423 11047
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2388 1216x2688
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 40W 80W
Wireless charging 0W 80W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13 Tiramisu Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 1800 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IPX8
Dimensions 164.6×75.6×8.6 mm 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm
Weight 193 g 230 g
Launch price — $660

Camera comparison

Huawei nova 11i

  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera

Display comparison

Huawei nova 11i

  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
53
display

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display

Battery and charging

Huawei nova 11i

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
47
battery

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro

  • 8000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
86
battery

Overall performance score

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

Huawei nova 11i Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
38/100
424216 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
80/100 +89.4%
4013168 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Huawei nova 11i by 89.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Huawei nova 11i

Price unknown

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro

$660

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (98/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (93/100 vs 53/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (52/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (86/100 vs 47/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11i notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (57/100 vs 31/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Huawei nova 11i or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i by 42 points (80/100 vs 38/100).

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

The Huawei nova 11i has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 80/100.

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

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 31/100).

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

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 11i 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.