Honor 90 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air

The Honor 90 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, 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 42/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 840,330); the Honor 90 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 215g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Honor 90 by 21 points (63/100 vs 42/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 59
Battery 48
Design 71
Value for money 82
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 74
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 65
Design 31
Value for money 75
What makes Honor 90 better?
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 183g vs 215g
  • Cheaper: $400 vs $499

  • Better camera (59/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (71/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 75/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 840330
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1039
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 2885
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (74/100 vs 1/100)
  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 90 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 21 points higher (63/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (74/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 leads (59/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (65/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (74/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (59/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Honor 90 (65/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 90 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (71/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).

Honor 90: The Honor 90 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
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 90 Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 840330 3448524
Geekbench Single 1039 3050
Geekbench Multi 2885 9300
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2664x1200 2688x1216
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 66W 80W
DXOMark (camera) 122
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 161.9×74.1×7.8 mm 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm
Weight 183 g 215 g
Price $400 $499
Camera comparison
Honor 90
  • Main: 200MP f/1.65
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 50MP
59
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Honor 90
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2664x1200
  • 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 90
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor 90 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor 90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
42/100
840330 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
63/100 +75.6%
3448524 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Honor 90 by 75.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 90
$400
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499

Price difference: $99. Honor 90 is cheaper by $99.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (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 90 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (59/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Honor 90 (65/100 vs 48/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 90 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (71/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Honor 90 by 21 points (63/100 vs 42/100).

What is the rating of the Honor 90 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Honor 90 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 63/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Honor 90 leads on camera score (59/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 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 90 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Honor 90 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.