Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $545 and $860. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 77/100 vs 57/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,592,636 vs 1,177,196).
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper: $545 vs $860
- Better camera (94/100 vs 47/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (72/100 vs 51/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4592636 vs 1177196
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 70/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 20 points higher (77/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (97/100 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 11S Pro+ leads (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro leads (72/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (97/100 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 11S Pro+ (94/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (50/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (72/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 Pro | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1177196 | 4592636 | |
| 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 | 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 | |
| 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 | — | 230 g | |
| Price | $545 | $860 |
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S 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 11S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Huawei Nova 16 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Huawei Nova 16 Pro by 74.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $315. Huawei Nova 16 Pro is cheaper by $315.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (97/100 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 11S Pro+ (94/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (92/100 vs 70/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (50/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (72/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Pro by 20 points (77/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11S 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 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (97/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.