Huawei nova 8 SE 4G vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
The Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (2021) runs on the Kirin 710A, 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 — 78/100 vs 19/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,372,440 vs 343,622); the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G is noticeably lighter (180g vs 230g).
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 180g vs 230g
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 12/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4372440 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3800 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 18/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (57/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ scores 59 points higher (78/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (92/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a bit better (47/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (92/100 vs 18/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (75/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 8 SE 4G | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 710A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 4372440 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3800 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×74.8×7.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 180 g | 230 g | |
| Price | — | $760 |
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
- 3800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Huawei nova 8 SE 4G and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads Huawei nova 8 SE 4G by 92.1% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (97/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a bit better (47/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (92/100 vs 18/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (75/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G by 59 points (78/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Huawei nova 8 SE 4G has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads on camera score (47/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads on performance (97/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Huawei nova 8 SE 4G 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.