Huawei Pura 80 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Huawei Pura 80 Pro (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $885 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 70/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5170); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 1,383,793); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably lighter (215g vs 234g).
Huawei Pura 80 Pro
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better camera (68/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 68/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 1383793
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1267
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4482
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5170 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 234g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $885
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 35/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura 80 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 2 points higher (72/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro leads (68/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro leads (78/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 80 Pro — 52/100, 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 Pro (93/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (68/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 Pro (50/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura 80 Pro | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1383793 | 3448524 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1267 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4482 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x1276 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5170 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.1×8.3 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $885 | $499 |
Huawei Pura 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Pura 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2848x1276
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Pura 80 Pro
- 5170 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Pura 80 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Huawei Pura 80 Pro by 59.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $386. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $386 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 Pro (93/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (68/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 Pro (50/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 80 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air edges out the Huawei Pura 80 Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 80 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei Pura 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 80 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei Pura 80 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 80 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 80 Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei Pura 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.