Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $555 and $860. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 63/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,592,636 vs 1,383,793); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is noticeably lighter (208g vs 230g).
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Lighter: 208g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $860
- Better portability (69/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4592636 vs 1383793
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 83/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 18 points higher (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 44/100, Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 74/100; 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 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (93/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (69/100 vs 29/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1383793 | 4592636 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 11033 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 208 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $860 |
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 69.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $305. Huawei Mate 70 Air was $305 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (99/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (93/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (69/100 vs 29/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 70 Air — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ 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+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.