Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 73/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6800); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 1,902,468); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably lighter (215g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Better camera (74/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 76/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 1902468
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6800 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 234g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 4 points higher (77/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (92/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (92/100 vs 80/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (74/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (86/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (50/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 3265219 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max by 41.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (92/100 vs 80/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (74/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (86/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (50/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 80/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power 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.