Huawei nova 3i vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
The Huawei nova 3i (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 28/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3340); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 336,905); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 3i doesn't; the Huawei nova 3i is noticeably lighter (169g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 3i
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
What makes Huawei nova 3i better?
- Lighter: 169g vs 230g
- Better portability (82/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3340 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 3i vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 49 points higher (77/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (98/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (93/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (52/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (71/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3i significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (82/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 3i | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3340 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 157.6×75.2×7.6 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 3i
- Main: 16MP f/2.2
- Front: 24MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 3i
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 3i
- 3340 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 3i and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Huawei nova 3i by 91.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 3i
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (98/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (93/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (52/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (71/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3i significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (82/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 3i or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i by 49 points (77/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 3i and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Huawei nova 3i has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 3i or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 3i or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 3i over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.