Huawei P30 vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
The Huawei P30 (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 $799 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 45/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3650); 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 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P30
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
What makes Huawei P30 better?
- Lighter: 165g vs 230g
- Better portability (84/100 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 3650 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $799
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P30 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 35 points higher (80/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Huawei P30 — 4/100, 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 (99/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (93/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (84/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P30 | 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 | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3650 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 149.1×71.4×7.6 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $649 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P30
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei P30
- 6.1" 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
- 3650 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P30 and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Huawei P30 by 84.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $150. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro was $150 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (99/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (93/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (84/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (84/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P30 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 by 35 points (80/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P30 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Huawei P30 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P30 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P30 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 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.