Huawei Mate 50 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air

The Huawei Mate 50 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $700 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 60/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4460); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 1,425,446).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 50 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 50
Performance 71
Display 71
Camera 41
Battery 57
Portability 58
Value for money 32
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 93
Display 93
Camera 35
Battery 68
Portability 50
Value for money 70
What makes Huawei Mate 50 better?
  • Lighter: 202g vs 215g

  • Better camera (41/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (58/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 1425446
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4460 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $700

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 71/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate 50 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 12 points higher (72/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 50 — 32/100, 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (93/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (93/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 50 is a bit better (41/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50 is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).

Huawei Mate 50: The Huawei Mate 50 is a better fit for active users.
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 50 Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1425446 3448524
Geekbench Single 1761 3041
Geekbench Multi 4688 9494
Display 6.7" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2700x1224 2688x1216
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4460 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 66W 80W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS HarmonyOS 3 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 161.5×76.1×8.0 mm 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm
Weight 202 g 215 g
Launch price $700 $499
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 50
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 13MP
41
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 50
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 2700x1224
  • 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 50
  • 4460 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
57
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Mate 50 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Mate 50 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
60/100
1425446 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
72/100 +58.7%
3448524 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Huawei Mate 50 by 58.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate 50
$700
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499

Launch price difference: $201. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $201 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (93/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (93/100 vs 71/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 50 is a bit better (41/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50 is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 50 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 50 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Huawei Mate 50 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Huawei Mate 50 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Mate 50 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Huawei Mate 50 is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.