Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 46/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,981,427 vs 592,015); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G doesn't; the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is noticeably lighter (191g vs 230g).
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 230g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 31/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3981427 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 34 points higher (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (93/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (65/100 vs 31/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 SE 5G | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3981427 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 230 g | |
| Price | — | $799 |
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- Main: 108MP 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 9 SE 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 4000 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
We compared Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Huawei nova 9 SE 5G by 85.1% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (98/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (93/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (86/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (65/100 vs 31/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G by 34 points (80/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G 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.