Huawei nova Flip S vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
The Huawei nova Flip S (2025) runs on the Kirin 8030, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $700 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 57/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4440); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,146,138); the Huawei nova Flip S is noticeably lighter (195g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Flip S
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
What makes Huawei nova Flip S better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $749
- Better portability (73/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4440 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Flip S vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 20 points higher (77/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 41/100). Value score: Huawei nova Flip S — 28/100, Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 68/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (71/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Flip S significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (73/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Flip S | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 8030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1146138 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" Foldable LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1136x2690 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4440 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 169.8×75.4×6.9 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Flip S
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Flip S
- 6.9" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1136x2690
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Flip S
- 4440 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova Flip S and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Huawei nova Flip S by 71.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $49. Huawei nova Flip S was $49 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (98/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (71/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Flip S significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (73/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Flip S or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S by 20 points (77/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Flip S and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Huawei nova Flip S has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Flip S or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Flip S or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Flip S over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Huawei nova Flip S is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.