Huawei nova 5T vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
The Huawei nova 5T (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, 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 45/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 736,755); the Huawei nova 5T is noticeably lighter (174g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 5T
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
What makes Huawei nova 5T better?
- Lighter: 174g vs 230g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 5T vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 35 points higher (80/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (99/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (93/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (84/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5T significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (76/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 5T | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 4678468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 154.3×74.0×7.8 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 174 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $649 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 5T
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 5T
- 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 5T
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 5T and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Huawei nova 5T by 84.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 5T
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (99/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (93/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (84/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5T significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (76/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 5T or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T by 35 points (80/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 5T and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Huawei nova 5T has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 5T or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 5T or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 5T 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.