Huawei nova 11 SE vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air

The Huawei nova 11 SE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 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 — 72/100 vs 44/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 421,228); the Huawei nova 11 SE is noticeably lighter (186g vs 215g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 SE by 28 points (72/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 11 SE
Performance 31
Display 67
Camera 49
Battery 42
Portability 74
Value for money
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 93
Display 93
Camera 35
Battery 68
Portability 50
Value for money 70
What makes Huawei nova 11 SE better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 186g vs 215g

  • Better camera (49/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (74/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 421228
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1410
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 11 SE vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 28 points higher (72/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 11 SE leads (49/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 SE (93/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11 SE (93/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 11 SE is a bit better (49/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11 SE (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 SE notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (74/100 vs 50/100).

Huawei nova 11 SE: The Huawei nova 11 SE is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova 11 SE Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 421228 3448524
Geekbench Single 412 3041
Geekbench Multi 1410 9494
Display 6.7" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2688x1216
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 66W 80W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS HarmonyOS 4.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 162.4×75.5×7.4 mm 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm
Weight 186 g 215 g
Launch price $499
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 11 SE
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
49
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 11 SE
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 11 SE
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Overall performance score

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

Huawei nova 11 SE Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
44/100
421228 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
72/100 +87.8%
3448524 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Huawei nova 11 SE by 87.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 11 SE
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 11 SE (93/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11 SE (93/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 11 SE is a bit better (49/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11 SE (68/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 SE notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (74/100 vs 50/100).

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

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 SE by 28 points (72/100 vs 44/100).

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

The Huawei nova 11 SE has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.

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

The Huawei nova 11 SE leads on camera score (49/100 vs 35/100).

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

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 31/100).

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

The Huawei nova 11 SE is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.