Huawei P30 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
The Huawei P30 Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 48/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 736,755); the Huawei P30 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P30 Pro
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
What makes Huawei P30 Pro better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 230g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $999
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P30 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 32 points higher (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Huawei P30 Pro — 6/100, Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 74/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (99/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (93/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (84/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (60/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P30 Pro | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 4678468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×73.4×8.4 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $649 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P30 Pro
- Main: 40MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei P30 Pro
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P30 Pro
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P30 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Huawei P30 Pro by 84.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $350. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro was $350 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (99/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (93/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (84/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (60/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P30 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro by 32 points (80/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P30 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Huawei P30 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P30 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P30 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P30 Pro 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.