Huawei nova Y90 vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
The Huawei nova Y90 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 38/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 424,216); the Huawei nova Y90 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y90
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
What makes Huawei nova Y90 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 230g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Y90 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 42 points higher (80/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (99/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (93/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (84/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y90 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (57/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Y90 | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 4678468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×74.7×8.4 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $649 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y90
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y90
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y90
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova Y90 and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Huawei nova Y90 by 90.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova Y90
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (99/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (93/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (84/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y90 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (57/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y90 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 by 42 points (80/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y90 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Huawei nova Y90 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y90 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y90 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y90 over the 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.