Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $545 and $760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 76/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,244,509 vs 1,177,196).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
What makes Huawei Nova 16 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 218g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $545 vs $760
- Better camera (94/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4244509 vs 1177196
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ scores 5 points higher (81/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 Pro — 70/100, Nubia Red Magic 11 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 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (93/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (58/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 Pro | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1177196 | 4244509 | |
| 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 | 7000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×7.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 218 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $545 | $760 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads Huawei Nova 16 Pro by 72.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $215. Huawei Nova 16 Pro was $215 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (99/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (94/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (93/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (58/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ edges out the Huawei Nova 16 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.