Huawei nova 13 vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
The Huawei nova 13 (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8000, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 55/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 682,743); the Huawei nova 13 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 13
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
What makes Huawei nova 13 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 195g vs 230g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 682743
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 904
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2420
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 13 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 22 points higher (77/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (98/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (72/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 13 | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8000 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 682743 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 904 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2420 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×75.3×7.0 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 13
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 13
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 13 and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Huawei nova 13 by 82.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 13
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (98/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (72/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 13 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 by 22 points (77/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 13 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Huawei nova 13 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 13 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 13 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 13 over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.