Huawei nova 9 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
The Huawei nova 9 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $499 and $660. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 52/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4300); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,981,427 vs 781,542); the Huawei nova 9 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 230g).
Huawei nova 9
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Lighter: 175g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $660
- Better portability (76/100 vs 31/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3981427 vs 781542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 28 points higher (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (86/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Huawei nova 9 — 30/100, Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 72/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (86/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (76/100 vs 31/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 781542 | 3981427 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×73.7×7.8 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $660 |
Huawei nova 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 9
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei nova 9
- 4300 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 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Huawei nova 9 by 80.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $161. Huawei nova 9 was $161 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (98/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (86/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (76/100 vs 31/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 by 28 points (80/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Huawei nova 9 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 9 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Huawei nova 9 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.