Huawei nova 11 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air

The Huawei nova 11 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $450 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 63/100 vs 36/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 781,542); the Huawei nova 11 Pro is noticeably lighter (188g vs 215g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Pro by 27 points (63/100 vs 36/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 11 Pro
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 44
Design 65
Value for money 79
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 74
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 65
Design 31
Value for money 75
What makes Huawei nova 11 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 188g vs 215g
  • Cheaper: $450 vs $499

  • Better camera (41/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better value for money (79/100 vs 75/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 781542
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1017
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 2943
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (74/100 vs 1/100)
  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 11 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 27 points higher (63/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (74/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 11 Pro leads (41/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (65/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Pro (74/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 11 Pro is a bit better (41/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Pro (65/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (65/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 11 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (79/100 vs 75/100).

Huawei nova 11 Pro: The Huawei nova 11 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
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 11 Pro Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 781542 3448524
Geekbench Single 1017 3050
Geekbench Multi 2943 9300
Display 6.8" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2652x1200 2688x1216
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 100W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 60 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS HarmonyOS 3.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 164.3×74.4×7.9 mm 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm
Weight 188 g 215 g
Price $450 $499
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 11 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 60MP
41
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 11 Pro
  • 6.8" OLED
  • Resolution: 2652x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 11 Pro
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei nova 11 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei nova 11 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
36/100
781542 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
63/100 +77.3%
3448524 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Huawei nova 11 Pro by 77.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei nova 11 Pro
$450
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499

Price difference: $49. Huawei nova 11 Pro is cheaper by $49.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Pro (74/100 vs 1/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 11 Pro is a bit better (41/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Pro (65/100 vs 44/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (65/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 11 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (79/100 vs 75/100).

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

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Pro by 27 points (63/100 vs 36/100).

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

The Huawei nova 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 63/100.

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

The Huawei nova 11 Pro leads on camera score (41/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 11 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (74/100 vs 1/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 11 Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

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