Honor Magic Vs3 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Honor Magic Vs3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 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 — 73/100 vs 68/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 1,757,044); the Honor Magic Vs3 is thinner (4.7mm vs 8.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic Vs3
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
What makes Honor Magic Vs3 better?
- Better camera (51/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 229g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic Vs3 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 5 points higher (73/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 leads (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic Vs3 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 3265219 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9287 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2156x2344 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8.0.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×145.2×4.7 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic Vs3
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic Vs3
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic Vs3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic Vs3 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Honor Magic Vs3 by 46.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic Vs3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (92/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (51/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic Vs3 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air edges out the Honor Magic Vs3 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic Vs3 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Honor Magic Vs3 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic Vs3 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Honor Magic Vs3 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic Vs3 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic Vs3 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Honor Magic Vs3 is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.