Huawei nova 5z vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Huawei nova 5z (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 42/100 (a 30-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 5z doesn't; the Huawei nova 5z is noticeably lighter (178g vs 215g).
Huawei nova 5z
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
- Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 5z vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 30 points higher (72/100 vs 42/100). 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 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (93/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (93/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 5z 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 5z (68/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5z notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (69/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 5z | 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" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 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 5z
- 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 5z
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei nova 5z
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei nova 5z and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Huawei nova 5z by 83.6% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei nova 5z
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (93/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (93/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 5z 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 5z (68/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5z notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (69/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 5z or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z by 30 points (72/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 5z and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei nova 5z has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 5z 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 5z over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei nova 5z is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.