Huawei nova 10z vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air

Comparing the Huawei nova 10z (2022) and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 63/100 vs 18/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 10z doesn't; the Huawei nova 10z is noticeably lighter (179g vs 215g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z by 45 points (63/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 10z
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 40
Battery 17
Design 76
Value for money 55
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 74
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 65
Design 31
Value for money 75
What makes Huawei nova 10z better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 179g vs 215g

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 40W

  • Higher performance (74/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 17/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 10z vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 45 points higher (63/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (65/100 vs 17/100). 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 10z (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10z is a bit better (40/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (65/100 vs 17/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10z significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (76/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (75/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei nova 10z: The Huawei nova 10z is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova 10z Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3448524
Geekbench Single 3050
Geekbench Multi 9300
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2688x1216
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 40W 80W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS HarmonyOS 2.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 160.7×73.3×8.4 mm 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm
Weight 179 g 215 g
Price $499
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 10z
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 10z
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 10z
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
17
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei nova 10z
Price unknown
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (74/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10z is a bit better (40/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (65/100 vs 17/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10z significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (76/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (75/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 10z or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z by 45 points (63/100 vs 18/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10z and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Huawei nova 10z has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 63/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 10z or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Huawei nova 10z leads on camera score (40/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 10z 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 10z over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Huawei nova 10z is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.