Huawei nova 5i Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
The Huawei nova 5i Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 16/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,981,427 vs 565,851); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 5i Pro doesn't; the Huawei nova 5i Pro is noticeably lighter (178g vs 230g).
Huawei nova 5i Pro
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Lighter: 178g vs 230g
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 12/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3981427 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 5i Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 59 points higher (75/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (47/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 5i Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (77/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 5i Pro | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 3981427 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 156.1×73.9×8.3 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 230 g | |
| Price | — | $660 |
Huawei nova 5i Pro
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 5i Pro
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei nova 5i Pro
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 8000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Huawei nova 5i Pro and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Huawei nova 5i Pro by 85.8% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei nova 5i Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (84/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 5i Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (77/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 5i Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro by 59 points (75/100 vs 16/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 5i Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Huawei nova 5i Pro has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 5i Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on camera score (47/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 5i Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 5i Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Huawei nova 5i Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.