Huawei Nova 15 vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
The Huawei Nova 15 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $499 and $860. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 62/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,592,636 vs 1,033,121); the Huawei Nova 15 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 230g).
Huawei Nova 15
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Lighter: 196g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $860
- Better portability (70/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4592636 vs 1033121
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 19 points higher (81/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (99/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 15 — 50/100, Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 74/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (99/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (93/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (70/100 vs 29/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1033121 | 4592636 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 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 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.5×7.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 196 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $860 |
Huawei Nova 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Nova 15
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Nova 15
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Huawei Nova 15 and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Huawei Nova 15 by 77.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $361. Huawei Nova 15 was $361 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (99/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (93/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (70/100 vs 29/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 15 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Huawei Nova 15 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Huawei Nova 15 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.