Huawei nova Flip S vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Huawei nova Flip S (2025) runs on the Kirin 8030, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $700 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 57/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4440); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 1,146,138); the Huawei nova Flip S is noticeably lighter (195g vs 215g).
Huawei nova Flip S
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Lighter: 195g vs 215g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4440 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $700
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova Flip S vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 15 points higher (72/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 41/100). Value score: Huawei nova Flip S — 26/100, 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 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (93/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova Flip S is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (68/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Flip S notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (73/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova Flip S | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 8030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1146138 | 3448524 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.9" Foldable LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1136x2690 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4440 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 169.8×75.4×6.9 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $499 |
Huawei nova Flip S
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova Flip S
- 6.9" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1136x2690
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei nova Flip S
- 4440 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei nova Flip S and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Huawei nova Flip S by 66.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $201. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $201 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (93/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova Flip S is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (68/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Flip S notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (73/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova Flip S or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably better than the Huawei nova Flip S — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Flip S and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei nova Flip S has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Flip S or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei nova Flip S leads on camera score (40/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Flip S or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Flip S over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei nova Flip S is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.