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).
Huawei P30
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Lighter: 165g vs 215g
- Better camera (42/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 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)
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).
| 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 |
Huawei P30
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei P30
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei P30
- 3650 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei P30 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Huawei P30 by 78.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $300. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $300 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.