Huawei nova Y70 Plus vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air

Comparing the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (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 18/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus doesn't; the Huawei nova Y70 Plus is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus by 45 points (63/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 25
Battery 45
Design 51
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 Y70 Plus better?
  • Lighter: 199g vs 215g

  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (74/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (31/100 vs 25/100)
  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova Y70 Plus vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 45 points higher (63/100 vs 18/100). 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 45/100). 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 Y70 Plus (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (31/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (65/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (51/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (75/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei nova Y70 Plus: The Huawei nova Y70 Plus 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 Y70 Plus Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3448524
Geekbench Single 3050
Geekbench Multi 9300
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 2688x1216
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 5W 80W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS EMUI 12, no Google Play Services Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 168.3×77.7×9.0 mm 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm
Weight 199 g 215 g
Price $499
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
25
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
  • 6.8" 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 Y70 Plus
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
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 Y70 Plus (74/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (31/100 vs 25/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (65/100 vs 45/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (51/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (75/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y70 Plus or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus by 45 points (63/100 vs 18/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y70 Plus and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Huawei nova Y70 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 63/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y70 Plus or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on camera score (31/100 vs 25/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y70 Plus 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 Y70 Plus over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Huawei nova Y70 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.