Honor X80i vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air

The Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, 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 32/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 215g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Honor X80i by 31 points (63/100 vs 32/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X80i
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 56
Design 68
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 X80i better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 215g

  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (74/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (31/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X80i vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 31 points higher (63/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (74/100 vs 0/100). 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 X80i (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. 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 is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (68/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Honor X80i (75/100 vs 55/100).

Honor X80i: The Honor X80i 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 X80i Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3448524
Geekbench Single 3050
Geekbench Multi 9300
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1200x2600 2688x1216
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 45W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16, MagicOS 10 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP66 IP54
Dimensions 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm
Weight 185 g 215 g
Price $499
Camera comparison
Honor X80i
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Honor X80i
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor X80i
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor X80i
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 X80i (74/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

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 is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (68/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Honor X80i (75/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X80i or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Honor X80i by 31 points (63/100 vs 32/100).

What is the rating of the Honor X80i and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Honor X80i has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 63/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X80i 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 X80i 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 X80i over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.