Huawei Nova 16 vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
The Huawei Nova 16 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $445 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 77/100 vs 48/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,416,758 vs 1,155,792); the Huawei Nova 16 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 230g).
Huawei Nova 16
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 199g vs 230g
- Cheaper: $445 vs $649
- Better camera (58/100 vs 47/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 65/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4416758 vs 1155792
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 70/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 29 points higher (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S 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 11S Pro leads (82/100 vs 70/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16 leads (79/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S 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 11S Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 70/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Nova 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16 is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1155792 | 4416758 | |
| 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 | 80W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 230 g | |
| Price | $445 | $649 |
Huawei Nova 16
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S 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 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Nova 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Huawei Nova 16 and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Huawei Nova 16 by 73.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $204. Huawei Nova 16 is cheaper by $204.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S 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 11S Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 70/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei Nova 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (51/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16 is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 by 29 points (77/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S 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 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (97/100 vs 13/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.