Huawei Mate X7 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Huawei Mate X7 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1730 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 71/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5600); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably lighter (215g vs 236g).
Huawei Mate X7
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Better camera (67/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 50/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1730
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 73/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 81/100)
- Better value for money (70/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate X7 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 1 points higher (72/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X7 leads (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (70/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X7 (93/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X7 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X7 is a bit better (74/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate X7 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X7 (70/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate X7 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3448524 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 9494 | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2210x2416 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 20GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×144.2×4.5 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $1730 | $499 |
Huawei Mate X7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Mate X7
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2210x2416
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Mate X7
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Launch price difference: $1231. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $1231 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X7 (93/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X7 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (67/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X7 is a bit better (74/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate X7 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X7 (70/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X7 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air edges out the Huawei Mate X7 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X7 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei Mate X7 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X7 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei Mate X7 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X7 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X7 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei Mate X7 is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.