Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9035, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 73/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6600); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 1,811,490).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro better?
- Better camera (68/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 76/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 1811490
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6600 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 222g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro scores 2 points higher (75/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (92/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (68/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (92/100 vs 78/100). 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 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (68/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9035 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1811490 | 3265219 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2832 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2832
- 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
- 6600 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 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Huawei Mate 90 Pro by 44.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (92/100 vs 78/100).
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 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (68/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei Mate 90 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, those who care about battery life.