Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $880 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 73/100 vs 72/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 1,617,928); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably lighter (215g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Better camera (74/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 76/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 1617928
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3894
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 231g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $880
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 1 points higher (73/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (92/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 58/100, Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (92/100 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 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (74/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 3265219 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 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/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $880 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max by 50.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $381. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $381 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (92/100 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 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (74/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air edges out the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max 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, those who care about battery life.