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; estimated prices are $695 and $660. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 58/100 (a 17-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 1,229,229); the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is thinner (7.1mm vs 8.9mm).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
Performance 14
Display 100
Camera 94
Battery 79
Design 50
Value for money 62
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 84
Design 12
Value for money 64
What makes Huawei Nova 16 Ultra better?
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (94/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 12/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3981427 vs 1229229
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1421
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4323
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
  • Cheaper: $660 vs $695

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 14/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 17 points higher (75/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (92/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra leads (94/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (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 Ultra 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 79/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (50/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).

Huawei Nova 16 Ultra: The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Nova 16 Ultra Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 9010s Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1229229 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 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 230 g
Price $695 $660
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2856x1320
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
79
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • 8000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
84
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Nova 16 Ultra HiSilicon Kirin 9010s
58/100
1229229 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
75/100 +69.1%
3981427 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Huawei Nova 16 Ultra by 69.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
$695
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
$660

Price difference: $35. Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is cheaper by $35.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (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 Ultra 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 79/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (50/100 vs 12/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

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 58/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 75/100.

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 47/100).

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 (92/100 vs 14/100).

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 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.