Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $2799 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 73/100 vs 70/100 (a 3-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 faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 1,825,771); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably lighter (215g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Better camera (67/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 1825771
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5775
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $2799
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 3 points higher (73/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 48/100, 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 XT 2 Ultimate (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (93/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate are nearly equal (76/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 3265219 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 9287 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| 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 | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by 44.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2300. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $2300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (92/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (93/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (67/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate are nearly equal (76/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air edges out the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate 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.