Huawei Pocket S vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air

The Huawei Pocket S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 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 48/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 781,542); the Huawei Pocket S is noticeably lighter (190g vs 215g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket S by 24 points (72/100 vs 48/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pocket S
Performance 54
Display 83
Camera 30
Battery 27
Portability 73
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 Pocket S better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 215g

  • Better portability (73/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 781542
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1017
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2943
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Pocket S 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 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (93/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (68/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pocket S notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (73/100 vs 50/100).

Huawei Pocket S: The Huawei Pocket S 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 Pocket S Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 781542 3448524
Geekbench Single 1017 3041
Geekbench Multi 2943 9494
Display 6.9" Foldable OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1188x2790 2688x1216
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 40W 80W
Main camera 40 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Front camera 7 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS HarmonyOS 3.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 170.0×75.5×7.2 mm 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm
Weight 190 g 215 g
Launch price $499
Camera comparison
Huawei Pocket S
  • Main: 40MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 7MP
30
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Pocket S
  • 6.9" Foldable OLED
  • Resolution: 1188x2790
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Pocket S
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
27
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Overall performance score

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

Huawei Pocket S Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G
48/100
781542 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
72/100 +77.3%
3448524 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Huawei Pocket S by 77.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Pocket S
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 Pocket S (93/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).

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 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (68/100 vs 27/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pocket S notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (73/100 vs 50/100).

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

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket S by 24 points (72/100 vs 48/100).

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

The Huawei Pocket S has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.

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

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Pocket S over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

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