Huawei Nova 16 Ultra vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra leads — 78/100 vs 77/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,229,229); the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is thinner (7.1mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
What makes Huawei Nova 16 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 220g vs 230g
- Better camera (94/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1229229
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China), the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra scores 1 points higher (78/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra leads (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (98/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (57/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 Ultra | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1229229 | 3950082 | |
| 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 | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| 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, Redmagic OS 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×7.1 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $695 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads Huawei Nova 16 Ultra by 68.9% in our overall performance rating.
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Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (98/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (94/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (87/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (57/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra leads on camera score (94/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.