Huawei Mate 30 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Huawei Mate 30 (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 990, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $800 and $499. 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 4200); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 30 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 215g).
Huawei Mate 30
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Lighter: 196g vs 215g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 50/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 780
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3200
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $800
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 47/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 30 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 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 41/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 30 — 2/100, Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 70/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (93/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 30 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (68/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 30 is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 30 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 990 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3448524 | |
| Geekbench Single | 780 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3200 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 27W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 160.8×76.1×8.4 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $800 | $499 |
Huawei Mate 30
- Main: 40MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Mate 30
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Mate 30
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 27W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Launch price difference: $301. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $301 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (93/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (93/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 30 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (68/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 30 is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 30 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 by 27 points (72/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 30 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei Mate 30 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 30 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 30 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei Mate 30 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.