Huawei Hi nova 9z vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Huawei Hi nova 9z (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 (), 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 — 72/100 vs 45/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 499,040); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Hi nova 9z doesn't; the Huawei Hi nova 9z is noticeably lighter (190g vs 215g).
Huawei Hi nova 9z
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 215g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 499040
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 780
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1897
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Huawei Hi nova 9z vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 27 points higher (72/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (93/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (93/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (68/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Huawei Hi nova 9z | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 499040 | 3448524 | |
| Geekbench Single | 780 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1897 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" LCD IPS | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2376 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×74.7×8.6 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- 6.7" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Hi nova 9z and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Huawei Hi nova 9z by 85.5% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei Hi nova 9z
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (93/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (93/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (68/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Hi nova 9z or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z by 27 points (72/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Hi nova 9z and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei Hi nova 9z has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Hi nova 9z or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei Hi nova 9z leads on camera score (43/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Hi nova 9z or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Hi nova 9z over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei Hi nova 9z is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.