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 — 75/100 vs 24/100 (a 51-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 (3,981,427 vs 421,228); 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 51 points (75/100 vs 24/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 11i
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 26
Battery 41
Design 58
Value for money 55
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 84
Design 12
Value for money 64
What makes Huawei nova 11i better?
  • Lighter: 193g vs 230g

  • Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 12/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3981427 vs 421228
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1410
  • 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 (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (47/100 vs 26/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 11i vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 51 points higher (75/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (47/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (47/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 11i significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (58/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei nova 11i: The Huawei nova 11i is a better fit for everyday use.
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 421228 3981427
Geekbench Single 412 3640
Geekbench Multi 1410 11033
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
Price $660
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 11i
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
26
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 11i
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 11i
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
41
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 11i and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei nova 11i Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
24/100
421228 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
75/100 +89.4%
3981427 AnTuTu

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

Benchmarks
Price and availability
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 (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (47/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (84/100 vs 41/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 11i significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (58/100 vs 12/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

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 51 points (75/100 vs 24/100).

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 24/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 75/100.

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 (47/100 vs 26/100).

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

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

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

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