Honor Magic4 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air

The Honor Magic4 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 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 — 72/100 vs 62/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 1,290,942); the Honor Magic4 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably better than the Honor Magic4 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic4
Performance 69
Display 82
Camera 54
Battery 49
Portability 51
Value for money
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 93
Display 93
Camera 35
Battery 68
Portability 50
Value for money 70
What makes Honor Magic4 better?
  • Lighter: 199g vs 215g

  • Better camera (54/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (51/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 1290942
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 69/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic4 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 10 points higher (72/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 leads (54/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 (93/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (54/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 (68/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic4 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).

Honor Magic4: The Honor Magic4 is a better fit for active users.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic4 Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1290942 3448524
Geekbench Single 1675 3041
Geekbench Multi 4453 9494
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1224x2664 2688x1216
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 66W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP54
Dimensions 163.6×74.5×8.8 mm 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm
Weight 199 g 215 g
Launch price $499
Camera comparison
Honor Magic4
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 12MP
54
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic4
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2664
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic4
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic4 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
62/100
1290942 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
72/100 +62.6%
3448524 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Honor Magic4 by 62.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic4
Price unknown
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 (93/100 vs 69/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (54/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 (68/100 vs 49/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic4 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic4 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably better than the Honor Magic4 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Honor Magic4 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Honor Magic4 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic4 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Honor Magic4 leads on camera score (54/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic4 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 69/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic4 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Honor Magic4 is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.