Huawei nova Y61 vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro

Comparing the Huawei nova Y61 (2022) and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 77/100 vs 17/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei nova Y61 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 by 60 points (77/100 vs 17/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y61
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 65
Value for money 55
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Performance 97
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 82
Design 12
Value for money 65
What makes Huawei nova Y61 better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 230g

  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 12/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 5W

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (47/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (65/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova Y61 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 60 points higher (77/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (47/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (82/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (47/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (82/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y61 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (65/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei nova Y61: The Huawei nova Y61 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova Y61 Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 4416758
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1216x2688
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 5W 80W
Wireless charging 0W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS EMUI 12, no Google Play Services Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IPX8
Dimensions 164.3×75.8×8.9 mm 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm
Weight 188 g 230 g
Price $649
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y61
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y61
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y61
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
82
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei nova Y61
Price unknown
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
$649
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (97/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (47/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (82/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y61 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (65/100 vs 12/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y61 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 by 60 points (77/100 vs 17/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y61 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?

The Huawei nova Y61 has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 77/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y61 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (47/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y61 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (97/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova Y61 over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?

The Huawei nova Y61 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.