Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $555 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 73/100 vs 64/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 1,504,969); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is thinner (6.6mm vs 8.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Lighter: 208g vs 215g
- Better camera (38/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $555
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 9 points higher (73/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (92/100 vs 69/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (38/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (76/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (69/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 3265219 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 9287 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 53.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $56. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $56 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (92/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (38/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (76/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (69/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air edges out the Huawei Mate 70 Air by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.