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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura X Max
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
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).
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
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
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
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.