Huawei Pura X Max vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro

The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1520 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 70/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5300); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 2,107,301); the Huawei Pura X Max is thinner (5.2mm vs 8.9mm).

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura X Max — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Huawei Pura X Max

Performance 77
Display 81
Camera 55
Battery 72
Portability 58
Value for money 48

Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro

Performance 99
Display 93
Camera 52
Battery 84
Portability 31
Value for money 74

What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?

  • Lighter: 229g vs 230g

  • Better camera (55/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better portability (58/100 vs 31/100)

What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 2107301
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1680
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6200
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
  • Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $1520

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 77/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 72/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 81/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 10 points higher (80/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Huawei Pura X Max — 48/100, 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (99/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (58/100 vs 31/100).

Huawei Pura X Max: The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users.
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.

Specs comparison

Specification Huawei Pura X Max Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2107301 4678468
Geekbench Single 1680 3639
Geekbench Multi 6200 11047
Display 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1828x2584 1216x2688
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5300 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 66W 80W
Wireless charging 50W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP58/IP59 IPX8
Dimensions 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm
Weight 229 g 230 g
Launch price $1520 $649

Camera comparison

Huawei Pura X Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
55
camera

Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera

Display comparison

Huawei Pura X Max

  • 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
  • Resolution: 1828x2584
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display

Battery and charging

Huawei Pura X Max

  • 5300 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
72
battery

Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro

  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
84
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Pura X Max HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro
70/100
2107301 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
80/100 +55.0%
4678468 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Huawei Pura X Max by 55.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Huawei Pura X Max

$1520

Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro

$649

Launch price difference: $871. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro was $871 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (99/100 vs 77/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 72/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (58/100 vs 31/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura X Max — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?

The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 80/100.

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 77/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?

The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.