Huawei nova 10 Youth vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Huawei nova 10 Youth (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 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 — 63/100 vs 25/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 10 Youth doesn't; the Huawei nova 10 Youth is noticeably lighter (191g vs 215g).
Huawei nova 10 Youth
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 215g
- Better camera (41/100 vs 31/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 31/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 10 Youth vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 38 points higher (63/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth leads (41/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (65/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth is a bit better (41/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (65/100 vs 23/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (61/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 10 Youth | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3448524 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 215 g | |
| Price | — | $499 |
Huawei nova 10 Youth
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 10 Youth
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei nova 10 Youth
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 10 Youth
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (74/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth is a bit better (41/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (65/100 vs 23/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (61/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 10 Youth or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth by 38 points (63/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10 Youth and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei nova 10 Youth has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 10 Youth or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei nova 10 Youth leads on camera score (41/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 10 Youth or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (74/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 10 Youth over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei nova 10 Youth is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.