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 — 80/100 vs 41/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,013,168 vs 343,622); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G doesn't; the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G is noticeably lighter (180g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
What makes Huawei nova 8 SE 4G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 180g vs 230g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4013168 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 39 points higher (80/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (86/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (98/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (86/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (76/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 8 SE 4G | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 710A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 4013168 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3800 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×74.8×7.5 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $660 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
- 3800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- 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
Overall performance score
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 91.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (98/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (86/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (76/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 39 points (80/100 vs 41/100).
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 41/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 80/100.
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 (52/100 vs 43/100).
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 (98/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G over the 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.