Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 46/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 592,015); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G doesn't; the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is noticeably lighter (191g vs 215g).
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 215g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 26 points higher (72/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 46/100). 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 9 SE 5G (93/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (93/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (68/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (65/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 SE 5G | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3448524 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 215 g | |
| Price | — | $499 |
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Huawei nova 9 SE 5G by 82.8% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
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In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (93/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (93/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (68/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (65/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G by 26 points (72/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G leads on camera score (44/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.