Honor 70 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air

The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 63/100 vs 38/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 54 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 70 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 215g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Honor 70 by 25 points (63/100 vs 38/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 43
Design 77
Value for money 55
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 74
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 65
Design 31
Value for money 75
What makes Honor 70 better?
  • Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 178g vs 215g

  • Better camera (53/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (74/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 25 points higher (63/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 leads (53/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (65/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (53/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Honor 70 (65/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Honor 70 (75/100 vs 55/100).

Honor 70: The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 70 Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3448524
Geekbench Single 3050
Geekbench Multi 9300
Display 6.7" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2688x1216
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 66W 80W
DXOMark (camera) 115
Main camera 54 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm
Weight 178 g 215 g
Price $499
Camera comparison
Honor 70
  • Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
53
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Honor 70
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor 70
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 70
Price unknown
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (74/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (53/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Honor 70 (65/100 vs 43/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (77/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Honor 70 (75/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Honor 70 by 25 points (63/100 vs 38/100).

What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 63/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Honor 70 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 70 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (74/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.