Huawei Mate 80 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $799 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 73/100 vs 65/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5750); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 1,589,460).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Lighter: 203g vs 215g
- Better camera (41/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 76/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 1589460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5750 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $799
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 8 points higher (73/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (92/100 vs 69/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 — 44/100, 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 80 (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 80 is a bit better (41/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (81/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 3265219 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5750 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 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 | 203 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Huawei Mate 80 by 51.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (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 80 is a bit better (41/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (81/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air edges out the Huawei Mate 80 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei Mate 80 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 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 80 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei Mate 80 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, those who care about battery life.