Huawei nova Y61 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air

Comparing the Huawei nova Y61 (2022) and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 63/100 vs 17/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei nova Y61 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 215g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 by 46 points (63/100 vs 17/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y61
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 65
Value for money 55
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 74
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 65
Design 31
Value for money 75
What makes Huawei nova Y61 better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 215g

  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 5W

  • Higher performance (74/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (31/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova Y61 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 46 points higher (63/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (65/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (31/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (65/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y61 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (65/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (75/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei nova Y61: The Huawei nova Y61 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova Y61 Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3448524
Geekbench Single 3050
Geekbench Multi 9300
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 2688x1216
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 5W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB
OS EMUI 12, no Google Play Services Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 164.3×75.8×8.9 mm 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm
Weight 188 g 215 g
Price $499
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y61
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y61
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y61
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei nova Y61
Price unknown
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (74/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (31/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (65/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y61 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (65/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (75/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y61 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 by 46 points (63/100 vs 17/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y61 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Huawei nova Y61 has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 63/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y61 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on camera score (31/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y61 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (74/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova Y61 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Huawei nova Y61 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.