Lava Storm Lite vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
The Lava Storm Lite (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $89 and $660. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 43/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,013,168 vs 581,041); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Lite doesn't; the Lava Storm Lite is noticeably lighter (196g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Lite
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
What makes Lava Storm Lite better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $89 vs $660
- Better portability (59/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4013168 vs 581041
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Lite vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 37 points higher (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (86/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Storm Lite — 80/100, Nubia Red Magic 11 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 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (98/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Lite notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (59/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Lite | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 581041 | 4013168 | |
| Geekbench Single | 803 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $89 | $660 |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Lite
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Lite
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 8000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Lite and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Lava Storm Lite by 85.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $571. Lava Storm Lite was $571 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (98/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (93/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (86/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Lite notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (59/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Storm Lite or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite by 37 points (80/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Lite and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Lava Storm Lite has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Storm Lite or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Storm Lite or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Lava Storm Lite over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Lava Storm Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.