Honor Magic6 Ultimate vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Honor Magic6 Ultimate (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic6 Ultimate leads — 80/100 vs 73/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5600); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 2,380,839).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic6 Ultimate
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
What makes Honor Magic6 Ultimate better?
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 76/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 2380839
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 227g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 82/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic6 Ultimate vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Honor Magic6 Ultimate scores 7 points higher (80/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic6 Ultimate leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic6 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic6 Ultimate and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Honor Magic6 Ultimate (50/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic6 Ultimate | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2380839 | 3265219 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2800 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 180 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×75.8×8.9 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic6 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 180MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic6 Ultimate
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic6 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 66W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic6 Ultimate and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Honor Magic6 Ultimate by 27.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic6 Ultimate
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic6 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic6 Ultimate and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Honor Magic6 Ultimate (50/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic6 Ultimate or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Honor Magic6 Ultimate edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic6 Ultimate and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Honor Magic6 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic6 Ultimate or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Honor Magic6 Ultimate leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic6 Ultimate or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic6 Ultimate over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Honor Magic6 Ultimate is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, 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.