Huawei Mate 40E Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air

The Huawei Mate 40E Pro (2022) runs on the Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 9000L, 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 52/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 52 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.1mm).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro by 20 points (72/100 vs 52/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 40E Pro
Performance
Display 71
Camera 45
Battery 52
Portability 40
Value for money
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 93
Display 93
Camera 35
Battery 68
Portability 50
Value for money 70
What makes Huawei Mate 40E Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 52MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 212g vs 215g

  • Better camera (45/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 50W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better portability (50/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate 40E Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 20 points higher (72/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 40E Pro leads (45/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (93/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 40E Pro is a bit better (45/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100).

Huawei Mate 40E Pro: The Huawei Mate 40E Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Mate 40E Pro Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Processor Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 9000L Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3448524
Geekbench Single 3041
Geekbench Multi 9494
Display 6.9" Oled 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1344x2772 2688x1216
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4400 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 50W 80W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 52 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 20 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS HarmonyOS 2 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 162.9×75.5×9.1 mm 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm
Weight 212 g 215 g
Launch price $499
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 40E Pro
  • Main: 52MP
  • Ultrawide: 20MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 13MP
45
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 40E Pro
  • 6.9" Oled
  • Resolution: 1344x2772
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
71
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 40E Pro
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • Wireless: 50W
52
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate 40E Pro
Price unknown
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (93/100 vs 71/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 40E Pro is a bit better (45/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (68/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 40E Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro by 20 points (72/100 vs 52/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 40E Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Huawei Mate 40E Pro has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 40E Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Huawei Mate 40E Pro leads on camera score (45/100 vs 35/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Mate 40E Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Huawei Mate 40E Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.