Honor 50 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Honor 50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $400 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 63/100 vs 34/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 781,542); the Honor 50 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 215g).
Honor 50
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $400 vs $499
- Better camera (44/100 vs 31/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 75/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 781542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 1/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 19/100)
Comparing the Honor 50 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 29 points higher (63/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (74/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 50 leads (44/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (65/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (74/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor 50 is a bit better (44/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (65/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 50 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (81/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 50 is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Honor 50 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 781542 | 3448524 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×73.8×7.7 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $400 | $499 |
Honor 50
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor 50
- 6.6" OLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor 50
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 50 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Honor 50 by 77.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $99. Honor 50 is cheaper by $99.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (74/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 50 is a bit better (44/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (65/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 50 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (81/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 50 is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Honor 50 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Honor 50 by 29 points (63/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 50 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Honor 50 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 50 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Honor 50 leads on camera score (44/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 50 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (74/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Honor 50 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Honor 50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.