Huawei nova Y72S vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
The Huawei nova Y72S (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, 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 36/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,013,168 vs 424,216); the Huawei nova Y72S is noticeably lighter (207g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y72S
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
What makes Huawei nova Y72S better?
- Lighter: 207g vs 230g
- Better portability (45/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4013168 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 22W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Y72S vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 44 points higher (80/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y72S is a bit better (45/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Y72S | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 4013168 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×77.7×8.9 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $660 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y72S
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y72S
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y72S
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- 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 Y72S and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Huawei nova Y72S by 89.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova Y72S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (98/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (93/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (86/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y72S is a bit better (45/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y72S or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S by 44 points (80/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y72S and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Huawei nova Y72S has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y72S or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y72S or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y72S 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.