Huawei Nova 15 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Huawei Nova 15 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $499 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 62/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 1,033,121); the Huawei Nova 15 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 215g).
Huawei Nova 15
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 196g vs 215g
- Better camera (45/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 1033121
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 10 points higher (72/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 15 leads (45/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 15 — 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 15 (93/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 15 is a bit better (45/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100. In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (70/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1033121 | 3448524 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | EMUI 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.5×7.2 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $499 |
Huawei Nova 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Nova 15
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Nova 15
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Nova 15 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Huawei Nova 15 by 70.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (93/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 15 is a bit better (45/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (70/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 15 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei Nova 15 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei Nova 15 leads on camera score (45/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei Nova 15 is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.