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; launch prices were $545 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 76/100 (a 4-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 (4,678,468 vs 1,177,196); the Huawei Nova 16 Pro is thinner (7.1mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
What makes Huawei Nova 16 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 218g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $545 vs $649
- Better camera (94/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 1177196
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 4 points higher (80/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S 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 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 Pro — 70/100, Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 74/100; 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 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S 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 11S Pro (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (58/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 Pro | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1177196 | 4678468 | |
| 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 | 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 / 1TB | |
| 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 | 218 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $545 | $649 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S 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 11S 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 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
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 74.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $104. Huawei Nova 16 Pro was $104 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (99/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S 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 11S Pro (94/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (58/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro edges out the Huawei Nova 16 Pro by just 4 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 11S Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 80/100.
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 52/100).
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 (99/100 vs 65/100).
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 active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.