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 72/100 (a 5-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 (3,448,524 vs 2,379,245); the Honor Magic6 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).

The Honor Magic6 edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic6
Performance 83
Display 84
Camera 74
Battery 73
Portability 58
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 Magic6 better?
  • Lighter: 199g vs 215g

  • Better camera (74/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (73/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better portability (58/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 2379245
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 7192
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5450 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic6 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Honor Magic6 scores 5 points higher (77/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 83/100). 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 (93/100 vs 83/100). 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 Honor Magic6 is a bit better (73/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic6 is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).

Honor Magic6: The Honor Magic6 is a better fit for gamers and power 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 Magic6 Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 2379245 3448524
Geekbench Single 2205 3041
Geekbench Multi 7192 9494
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1264x2800 2688x1216
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5450 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 66W 80W
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/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 32MP
  • Front: 50MP
74
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic6
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic6
  • 5450 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
73
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic6 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
77/100
2379245 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
72/100 +31.0%
3448524 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Honor Magic6 by 31.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic6
Price unknown
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).

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 Honor Magic6 is a bit better (73/100 vs 68/100).

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 5 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 — 72/100.

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 (93/100 vs 83/100).

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.