Huawei nova 5i Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Huawei nova 5i Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, 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 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 565,851); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 5i Pro doesn't; the Huawei nova 5i Pro is noticeably lighter (178g vs 215g).
Huawei nova 5i Pro
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Lighter: 178g vs 215g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 5i Pro 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 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (93/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (93/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 5i Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (68/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5i Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (69/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 5i Pro | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 3448524 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 156.1×73.9×8.3 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Huawei nova 5i Pro
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 5i Pro
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei nova 5i Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei nova 5i Pro and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Huawei nova 5i Pro by 83.6% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei nova 5i Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (93/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (93/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 5i Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (68/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5i Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (69/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 5i Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro by 28 points (72/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 5i Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei nova 5i Pro has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 5i Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 5i Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei nova 5i Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.