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).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro by 24 points (72/100 vs 48/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P30 Pro
Performance 52
Display 56
Camera 43
Battery 38
Portability 60
Value for money 8
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 93
Display 93
Camera 35
Battery 68
Portability 50
Value for money 70
What makes Huawei P30 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 192g vs 215g

  • Better camera (43/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (60/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Huawei P30 Pro: The Huawei P30 Pro 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 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
Camera comparison
Huawei P30 Pro
  • Main: 40MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 20MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
43
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Huawei P30 Pro
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
56
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Battery and charging
Huawei P30 Pro
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 15W
38
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei P30 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei P30 Pro HiSilicon Kirin 980
48/100
736755 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
72/100 +78.6%
3448524 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Huawei P30 Pro by 78.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei P30 Pro
$999
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499

Launch price difference: $500. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $500 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.