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 $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 62/100 (a 18-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 (4,416,758 vs 1,033,121); the Huawei Nova 15 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 230g).
Huawei Nova 15
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 196g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $649
- Better portability (70/100 vs 31/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4416758 vs 1033121
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 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 18 points higher (80/100 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 (84/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 15 — 50/100, Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 72/100; 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 (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (70/100 vs 31/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1033121 | 4416758 | |
| 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 | 80W | |
| 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.5×7.2 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $649 |
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: 80W
- 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 76.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $150. Huawei Nova 15 was $150 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 (84/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (70/100 vs 31/100).
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 18 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 — 80/100.
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.