Huawei Nova 16 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Huawei Nova 16 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $445 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 63/100 vs 48/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 1,155,792); the Huawei Nova 16 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).
Huawei Nova 16
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 199g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $445 vs $499
- Better camera (58/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 65/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 75/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 1155792
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 4323
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 13/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 15 points higher (63/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (74/100 vs 13/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 leads (58/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (74/100 vs 13/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (58/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 is a bit better (70/100 vs 65/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (51/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (79/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1155792 | 3448524 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1280 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $445 | $499 |
Huawei Nova 16
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Nova 16
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Nova 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Nova 16 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Huawei Nova 16 by 66.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $54. Huawei Nova 16 is cheaper by $54.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (74/100 vs 13/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (58/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 is a bit better (70/100 vs 65/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (51/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (79/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei Nova 16 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei Nova 16 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (74/100 vs 13/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei Nova 16 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.