Honor X6s vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air

The Honor X6s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25 (), 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 — 63/100 vs 16/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X6s doesn't; the Honor X6s is noticeably lighter (194g vs 215g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Honor X6s by 47 points (63/100 vs 16/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X6s
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 57
Value for money 55
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 74
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 65
Design 31
Value for money 75
What makes Honor X6s better?
  • Lighter: 194g vs 215g

  • Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh

  • Higher performance (74/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (31/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X6s vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 47 points higher (63/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (65/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (31/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Honor X6s (65/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X6s notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (57/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Honor X6s (75/100 vs 55/100).

Honor X6s: The Honor X6s is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X6s Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Processor MediaTek Helio G25 () Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3448524
Geekbench Single 3050
Geekbench Multi 9300
Display 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS) 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 2688x1216
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm
Weight 194 g 215 g
Price $499
Camera comparison
Honor X6s
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Honor X6s
  • 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS)
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor X6s
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor X6s
Price unknown
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (74/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (31/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Honor X6s (65/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor X6s notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (57/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Honor X6s (75/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X6s or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Honor X6s by 47 points (63/100 vs 16/100).

What is the rating of the Honor X6s and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Honor X6s has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 63/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X6s or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on camera score (31/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor X6s or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (74/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor X6s over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Honor X6s is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.