Huawei Pura X Max vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $1520 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 5300); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 2,107,301); the Huawei Pura X Max is thinner (5.2mm vs 8.0mm).
Huawei Pura X Max
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Better camera (55/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 2107301
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 229g
- Cheaper: $499 vs $1520
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 77/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 81/100)
- Better value for money (70/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max 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 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (55/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (70/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (93/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (55/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (72/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (70/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 3448524 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 9494 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $1520 | $499 |
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Huawei Pura X Max by 38.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1021. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is cheaper by $1021.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (93/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (55/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (72/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (70/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air edges out the Huawei Pura X Max by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.