Huawei nova Y91 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air

The Huawei nova Y91 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, 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 38/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 421,228); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova Y91 doesn't.

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 by 34 points (72/100 vs 38/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y91
Performance 31
Display 52
Camera 30
Battery 55
Portability 41
Value for money
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 93
Display 93
Camera 35
Battery 68
Portability 50
Value for money 70
What makes Huawei nova Y91 better?
  • Lighter: 214g vs 215g

  • Overall rating 38/100
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 421228
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1410
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better portability (50/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova Y91 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 34 points higher (72/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (93/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (93/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).

Huawei nova Y91: The Huawei nova Y91 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova Y91 Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 421228 3448524
Geekbench Single 412 3041
Geekbench Multi 1410 9494
Display 7.0" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2376 2688x1216
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 5W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS EMUI 13, no Google Play Services Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 171.6×79.9×8.9 mm 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm
Weight 214 g 215 g
Launch price $499
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y91
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y91
  • 7.0" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
52
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y91
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
55
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei nova Y91 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei nova Y91 Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
38/100
421228 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
72/100 +87.8%
3448524 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Huawei nova Y91 by 87.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova Y91
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 Y91 (93/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (93/100 vs 52/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y91 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 by 34 points (72/100 vs 38/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y91 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Huawei nova Y91 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y91 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y91 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova Y91 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Huawei nova Y91 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.