Huawei Y8s vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
The Huawei Y8s (2020) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 32/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 336,905); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Y8s doesn't; the Huawei Y8s is noticeably lighter (180g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Y8s
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
What makes Huawei Y8s better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 230g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Y8s vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 45 points higher (77/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Y8s (98/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Y8s (93/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Huawei Y8s (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Y8s (71/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y8s significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (70/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Y8s | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×77.1×8.1 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Y8s
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Y8s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Y8s
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Y8s and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Huawei Y8s by 91.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Y8s
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Y8s (98/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Y8s (93/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Huawei Y8s (52/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Y8s (71/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y8s significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (70/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Y8s or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Y8s by 45 points (77/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Y8s and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Huawei Y8s has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Y8s or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Y8s or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Y8s over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.