Huawei Y9 (2019) vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Huawei Y9 (2019) (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, 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 — 72/100 vs 29/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 336,905); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Y9 (2019) doesn't; the Huawei Y9 (2019) is noticeably lighter (173g vs 215g).
Huawei Y9 (2019)
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Lighter: 173g vs 215g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Huawei Y9 (2019) vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 43 points higher (72/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (35/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) (93/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) (93/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) (35/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) (68/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y9 (2019) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (74/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Huawei Y9 (2019) | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 3448524 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×77.1×8.1 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 173 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Huawei Y9 (2019)
- Main: 16MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Y9 (2019)
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Y9 (2019)
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Y9 (2019) and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Huawei Y9 (2019) by 90.2% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei Y9 (2019)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) (93/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) (93/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) (35/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) (68/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y9 (2019) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (74/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Y9 (2019) or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) by 43 points (72/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Y9 (2019) and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei Y9 (2019) has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Y9 (2019) or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on camera score (35/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Y9 (2019) or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Y9 (2019) over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei Y9 (2019) is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.