Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (2026) runs on the Kirin 9030S, 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 — 63/100 vs 38/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G by 25 points (63/100 vs 38/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 46
Battery 66
Design 33
Value for money 55
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 74
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 65
Design 31
Value for money 75
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G better?
  • Lighter: 213g vs 215g

  • Better camera (46/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (33/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (74/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 25 points higher (63/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads (46/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (46/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (66/100 vs 65/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (33/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (75/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G: The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Processor Kirin 9030S Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3448524
Geekbench Single 3050
Geekbench Multi 9300
Display 6.6" LTPO OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1256x2760 2688x1216
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 66W 80W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm
Weight 213 g 215 g
Price $499
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 13MP
46
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
  • 6.6" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1256x2760
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
66
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
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 Pura 90 Pro 5G (74/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (46/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (66/100 vs 65/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (33/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (75/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G by 25 points (63/100 vs 38/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 63/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads on camera score (46/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (74/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.