Honor 300 Ultra vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Honor 300 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $580 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 300 Ultra leads — 76/100 vs 73/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5300); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 2,237,843); the Honor 300 Ultra is noticeably lighter (198g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 300 Ultra
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
What makes Honor 300 Ultra better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 215g
- Better camera (66/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 76/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 2237843
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $580
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 82/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 300 Ultra vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Honor 300 Ultra scores 3 points higher (76/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 300 Ultra leads (66/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Honor 300 Ultra — 68/100, Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100; 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 Air is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (66/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 300 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (80/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 300 Ultra is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 300 Ultra | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2237843 | 3265219 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.3×8.2 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $580 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Honor 300 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 300 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 300 Ultra
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 300 Ultra and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Honor 300 Ultra by 31.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $81. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $81 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (66/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 300 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (80/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 300 Ultra is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 300 Ultra or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Honor 300 Ultra edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 300 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Honor 300 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 300 Ultra or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Honor 300 Ultra leads on camera score (66/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 300 Ultra or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor 300 Ultra over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Honor 300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.