Huawei Nova 16 Ultra vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (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 $695 and $660. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 78/100 (a 2-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 (4,013,168 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
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 86/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4013168 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
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Cheaper at launch: $660 vs $695
- 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, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 2 points higher (80/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra leads (94/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 Ultra — 70/100, Nubia Red Magic 11 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 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (98/100 vs 66/100). 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro are nearly equal (87/100 vs 86/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (57/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 Ultra | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1229229 | 4013168 | |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | $660 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- 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 Ultra
- 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 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 8000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Huawei Nova 16 Ultra by 69.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $35. Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro was $35 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (98/100 vs 66/100).
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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (94/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro are nearly equal (87/100 vs 86/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (57/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro edges out the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra by just 2 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?
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
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?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.