Huawei Nova 15 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
The Huawei Nova 15 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $619 and $860. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 65/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,716,234 vs 1,181,469); the Huawei Nova 15 Pro is noticeably lighter (202g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 15 Pro
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
What makes Huawei Nova 15 Pro better?
- Lighter: 202g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $619 vs $860
- Better portability (69/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4716234 vs 1181469
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 16 points higher (81/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 15 Pro — 44/100, Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 76/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Pro (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the Huawei Nova 15 Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Pro (93/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (69/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 Pro | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1181469 | 4716234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2856x1320 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×6.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 202 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $619 | $860 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 15 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 15 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 15 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Huawei Nova 15 Pro by 74.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $241. Huawei Nova 15 Pro was $241 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Pro (99/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the Huawei Nova 15 Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Pro (93/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (69/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 15 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Huawei Nova 15 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 81/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 15 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Huawei Nova 15 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.