Honor Magic V6 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1599 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 73/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6660); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 3,265,219); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably lighter (215g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 3265219
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 76/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6660 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1599
- Better display (93/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Honor Magic V6 scores 9 points higher (82/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, 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 Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100). 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 Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (69/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (78/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 3265219 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9287 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by 27.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1100. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $1100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100).
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 Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (69/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (78/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Honor Magic V6 edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Honor Magic V6 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.