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; estimated prices are $545 and $660. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 57/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,981,427 vs 1,177,196); the Huawei Nova 16 Pro is thinner (7.1mm vs 8.9mm).
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper: $545 vs $660
- Better camera (94/100 vs 47/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (72/100 vs 64/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3981427 vs 1177196
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 70/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 18 points higher (75/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (92/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (84/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (92/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (94/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 70/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (50/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro is a bit better (72/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 Pro | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1177196 | 3981427 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2856x1320 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×7.1 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 230 g | |
| Price | $545 | $660 |
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
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
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 8000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
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 70.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $115. Huawei Nova 16 Pro is cheaper by $115.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (92/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (94/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 70/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (50/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro is a bit better (72/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16 Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
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 57/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 75/100.
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 47/100).
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 (92/100 vs 14/100).
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 mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.