Huawei nova 11 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Huawei nova 11 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $349 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 55/100 (a 17-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 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 215g).
Huawei nova 11
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Lighter: 168g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $499
- Better camera (44/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (90/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 781542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 11 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 17 points higher (72/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Huawei nova 11 — 50/100, Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 70/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (93/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 11 is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (90/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 11 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 781542 | 3448524 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×75.0×6.9 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | $499 |
Huawei nova 11
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 11
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei nova 11
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei nova 11 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Huawei nova 11 by 77.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $150. Huawei nova 11 was $150 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (93/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 11 is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (68/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (90/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 11 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 11 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 11 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei nova 11 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 11 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei nova 11 leads on camera score (44/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 11 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 11 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei nova 11 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.