Huawei nova 5z vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro

The Huawei nova 5z (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 5z doesn't; the Huawei nova 5z is noticeably lighter (178g vs 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z by 59 points (75/100 vs 16/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 5z
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 35
Battery 12
Design 77
Value for money 55
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 84
Design 12
Value for money 64
What makes Huawei nova 5z better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 230g

  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 12/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3981427 vs 565851
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 797
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2120
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 5z 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 5z (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (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 5z (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 5z 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).

Huawei nova 5z: The Huawei nova 5z is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova 5z 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" LTPS IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1216x2688
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 20W 80W
Wireless charging 0W 80W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 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
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 5z
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
35
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 5z
  • 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 5z
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • 8000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
84
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei nova 5z and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei nova 5z HiSilicon Kirin 810
16/100
565851 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
75/100 +85.8%
3981427 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Huawei nova 5z by 85.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei nova 5z
Price unknown
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
$660
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (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 5z (84/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 5z 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).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 5z or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z by 59 points (75/100 vs 16/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 5z and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?

The Huawei nova 5z has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 75/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 5z 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 5z 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 5z over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?

The Huawei nova 5z 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.