Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $555 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 64/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,504,969); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is noticeably lighter (208g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Lighter: 208g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $749
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 13 points higher (77/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 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 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) are nearly equal (74/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (69/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 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 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 61.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $194. Huawei Mate 70 Air was $194 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (98/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) are nearly equal (74/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (69/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 70 Air — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.