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; launch prices were $1520 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 73/100 vs 70/100 (a 3-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 (3,265,219 vs 2,107,301); the Huawei Pura X Max is thinner (5.2mm vs 8.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura X Max
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Better camera (55/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 2107301
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1520
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 77/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 3 points higher (73/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (92/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (55/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Huawei Pura X Max — 48/100, 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 X Max (92/100 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 Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (76/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 3265219 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 9287 | |
| 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 | 120W | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $1520 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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 35.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1021. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $1021 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (92/100 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 Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (76/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 3 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 — 73/100.
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 (92/100 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, those who care about battery life.