Huawei Nova 16 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
The Huawei Nova 16 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $445 and $760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads — 78/100 vs 48/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,372,440 vs 1,155,792); the Huawei Nova 16 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 230g).
Huawei Nova 16
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- Lighter: 199g vs 230g
- Cheaper: $445 vs $760
- Better camera (58/100 vs 47/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 57/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4372440 vs 1155792
- 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 13/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 70/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ scores 30 points higher (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 13/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 leads (58/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16 leads (79/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (97/100 vs 13/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 is a bit better (58/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Nova 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (79/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1155792 | 4372440 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1280 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Weight | 199 g | 230 g | |
| Price | $445 | $760 |
Huawei Nova 16
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Nova 16
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Nova 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Huawei Nova 16 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads Huawei Nova 16 by 73.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $315. Huawei Nova 16 is cheaper by $315.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (97/100 vs 13/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 is a bit better (58/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (92/100 vs 70/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei Nova 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (51/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (79/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 by 30 points (78/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Huawei Nova 16 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Huawei Nova 16 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads on performance (97/100 vs 13/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Huawei Nova 16 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.