Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $1299 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 72/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5700); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 2,084,779).
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 207g vs 215g
- Better camera (67/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 2084779
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5700 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $499 vs $1299
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 77/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
- Better value for money (70/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 3 points higher (75/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (81/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (70/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (93/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (70/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2084779 | 3448524 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2844x1260 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $1299 | $499 |
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro by 39.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $800. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is cheaper by $800.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (93/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (67/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (70/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.