Huawei P smart 2021 vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
The Huawei P smart 2021 (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710A, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 35/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 343,622); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei P smart 2021 doesn't; the Huawei P smart 2021 is noticeably lighter (206g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P smart 2021
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
What makes Huawei P smart 2021 better?
- Lighter: 206g vs 230g
- Better portability (41/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P smart 2021 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 42 points higher (77/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei P smart 2021 (98/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei P smart 2021 (93/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Huawei P smart 2021 (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Huawei P smart 2021 (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P smart 2021 is a bit better (41/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P smart 2021 | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.9×9.3 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P smart 2021
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei P smart 2021
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P smart 2021
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P smart 2021 and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Huawei P smart 2021 by 91.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei P smart 2021
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei P smart 2021 (98/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei P smart 2021 (93/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Huawei P smart 2021 (52/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Huawei P smart 2021 (71/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P smart 2021 is a bit better (41/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P smart 2021 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei P smart 2021 by 42 points (77/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P smart 2021 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Huawei P smart 2021 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P smart 2021 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P smart 2021 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P smart 2021 over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.