Huawei nova 5i Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
The Huawei nova 5i Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 44/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 565,851); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 5i Pro doesn't; the Huawei nova 5i Pro is noticeably lighter (178g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 5i Pro
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
What makes Huawei nova 5i Pro better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 230g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 5i Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 36 points higher (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (99/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (93/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5i Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (69/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 5i Pro | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 4678468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 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 / 1TB | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $649 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 5i Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 5i Pro
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 5i Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 5i Pro and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Huawei nova 5i Pro by 87.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 5i Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (99/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (93/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (84/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5i Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (69/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 5i Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro by 36 points (80/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 5i Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Huawei nova 5i Pro has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 5i Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 5i Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 5i Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.