Huawei P30 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Huawei P30 Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $999 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 48/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 736,755); the Huawei P30 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 215g).
Huawei P30 Pro
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Lighter: 192g vs 215g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $999
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Huawei P30 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 24 points higher (72/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Huawei P30 Pro — 8/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (93/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (93/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei P30 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (68/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Huawei P30 Pro | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 3448524 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×73.4×8.4 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $499 |
Huawei P30 Pro
- Main: 40MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei P30 Pro
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei P30 Pro
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei P30 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Huawei P30 Pro by 78.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $500. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $500 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (93/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (93/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei P30 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (68/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Huawei P30 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro by 24 points (72/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P30 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei P30 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P30 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei P30 Pro leads on camera score (43/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P30 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P30 Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei P30 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.