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).

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.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 80 Pro
Performance 67
Display 85
Camera 68
Battery 78
Portability 35
Value for money 52
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 93
Display 93
Camera 35
Battery 68
Portability 50
Value for money 70
What makes Huawei Pura 80 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W

  • Better camera (68/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Huawei Pura 80 Pro: The Huawei Pura 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 80 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 13MP
68
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 80 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2848x1276
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 80 Pro
  • 5170 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
78
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Pura 80 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Pura 80 Pro HiSilicon Kirin 9020
70/100
1383793 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
72/100 +59.9%
3448524 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Huawei Pura 80 Pro by 59.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Pura 80 Pro
$885
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499

Launch price difference: $386. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $386 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.