Huawei Mate X3 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 73/100 vs 61/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 1,530,652); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably lighter (215g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 1530652
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 239g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 72/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 12 points higher (73/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (92/100 vs 72/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (76/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (92/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (50/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 3265219 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 9287 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Huawei Mate X3 by 53.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate X3
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (92/100 vs 72/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (50/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate X3 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 72/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.