Huawei P30 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air

The Huawei P30 (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 $799 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 45/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3650); 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 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 215g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 by 27 points (72/100 vs 45/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P30
Performance 52
Display 58
Camera 42
Battery 15
Portability 84
Value for money 2
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 93
Display 93
Camera 35
Battery 68
Portability 50
Value for money 70
What makes Huawei P30 better?
  • Lighter: 165g vs 215g

  • Better camera (42/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (84/100 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 3650 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 22W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $799

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei P30 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 27 points higher (72/100 vs 45/100). 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 15/100). Value score: Huawei P30 — 2/100, 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 (93/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (93/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei P30 is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (68/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (84/100 vs 50/100).

Huawei P30: The Huawei P30 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 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 6.1" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2340x1080 2688x1216
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 3650 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 22W 80W
Main camera 40 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 9 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53 IP54
Dimensions 149.1×71.4×7.6 mm 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm
Weight 165 g 215 g
Launch price $799 $499
Camera comparison
Huawei P30
  • Main: 40MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Huawei P30
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
58
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Battery and charging
Huawei P30
  • 3650 mAh
  • Wired: 22W
  • No wireless charging
15
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Overall performance score

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

Huawei P30 HiSilicon Kirin 980
45/100
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 by 78.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei P30
$799
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499

Launch price difference: $300. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $300 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (93/100 vs 52/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (93/100 vs 58/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei P30 is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (68/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (84/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P30 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 by 27 points (72/100 vs 45/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei P30 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Huawei P30 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei P30 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Huawei P30 leads on camera score (42/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei P30 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 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Huawei P30 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.