Honor Magic6 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Honor Magic6 (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 leads — 77/100 vs 73/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5450); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 2,379,245); the Honor Magic6 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic6
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
What makes Honor Magic6 better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 215g
- Better camera (74/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 2379245
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5450 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 73/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic6 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Honor Magic6 scores 4 points higher (77/100 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 leads (74/100 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 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (74/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Honor Magic6 are nearly equal (76/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic6 is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic6 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2379245 | 3265219 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2800 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5450 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×75.4×8.1 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic6
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic6
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic6
- 5450 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic6 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Honor Magic6 by 27.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic6
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 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (74/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Honor Magic6 are nearly equal (76/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic6 is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic6 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Honor Magic6 edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic6 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Honor Magic6 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic6 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Honor Magic6 leads on camera score (74/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic6 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 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Honor Magic6 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.