Huawei Pura 90 vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
The Huawei Pura 90 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $640 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 71/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 1,248,520); the Huawei Pura 90 is noticeably lighter (210g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
What makes Huawei Pura 90 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 210g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $640 vs $649
- Better camera (66/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 1248520
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 9 points higher (80/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 leads (66/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 — 56/100, 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 Pura 90 (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (63/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1248520 | 4678468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2856 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×78.1×7.0 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $640 | $649 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2856
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Huawei Pura 90 by 73.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $9. Huawei Pura 90 was $9 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 (99/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (63/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro edges out the Huawei Pura 90 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 leads on camera score (66/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.