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Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs ZTE nubia RedMagic 11 Air

Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and ZTE nubia RedMagic 11 Air are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need

Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max

6.6/10

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ZTE nubia RedMagic 11 Air

6.6/10

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Best for

  • PhotographyZTE nubia RedMagic 11 Air
  • GamingZTE nubia RedMagic 11 Air
  • Keeping it for yearsHuawei Pura 90s Pro Max

Head to head

  • Performance
    6.6
    8.9

    ZTE nubia RedMagic 11 Air has the faster chip: Elite against Kirin 9030S.

  • Gaming
    7.0
    8.8

    ZTE nubia RedMagic 11 Air has the stronger graphics for games.

  • Camera
    6.1
    7.5

    ZTE nubia RedMagic 11 Air is ahead on camera: video recording 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS, HDR against 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS.

  • Durability
    8.2
    6.2

    Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is ahead on durability: screen glass Kunlun Glass against Corning Gorilla Glass 7i.

  • Longevity
    7.1
    3.9

    Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max should get software updates for about 2.8 more years, against about 1.2 for ZTE nubia RedMagic 11 Air.

  • Connectivity
    6.2
    6.2
  • Extras
    3.8
    3.8
All specifications
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
ZTE nubia RedMagic 11 Air
General
Brand
–
GT
Condition
Available. Released 2026, August 01
Available. Released 2026, January 20
Model
SCA-LX9
NX799J
Performance
CPU
Kirin 9030S (5 nm)
Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
GPU
Maleoon 935F
Adreno 830
Processor
–
Elite
Display
Display Type
1192 nits max brightness (measured)
1515 nits max brightness (measured)
Resolution
1308 x 2880 pixels (~460 ppi density)
1216 x 2688 pixels (~431 ppi density)
Screen Protection
Kunlun Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Camera
Video Resolution
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS, HDR
Battery and power
Charging Port
100W wired 80W wireless 18W reverse wired Reverse wireless
80W wired 120W wired - China only Bypass charging
Connectivity
2G
900 / 1800 / 1900
900 / 1800 / 1900
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G
850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
–
3G Bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66
LTE
5G Bands
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 83, 84 SA/NSA
SA/NSA
Bluetooth
6.0, A2DP, LE, L2HC
5.4, A2DP, LE
Infrared Port
Yes
Yes
NFC
Yes
Yes
Network Technology
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
Sound
Loudspeaker
-25.0 LUFS (Very good)
-21.3 LUFS (Excellent)
Ports
Headphone Jack
No
No
USB Type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Build and size
Build
Glass front, aluminum frame, glass back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), aluminum allow frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass 5)
Dimensions
6.9 inches, 114.6 cm 2 (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio)
6.85 inches, 113.7 cm 2 (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Features
FM Radio
No
No
Questions people ask

Which is better, Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or ZTE nubia RedMagic 11 Air?

Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and ZTE nubia RedMagic 11 Air are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need. Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max wins on durability and longevity; ZTE nubia RedMagic 11 Air wins on performance, gaming and camera.

Which is faster, Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or ZTE nubia RedMagic 11 Air?

ZTE nubia RedMagic 11 Air has the faster chip: Elite against Kirin 9030S.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or ZTE nubia RedMagic 11 Air?

ZTE nubia RedMagic 11 Air has the stronger graphics for games.

Which has the better camera, Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or ZTE nubia RedMagic 11 Air?

ZTE nubia RedMagic 11 Air is ahead on camera: video recording 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS, HDR against 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS.

Which is tougher, Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or ZTE nubia RedMagic 11 Air?

Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is ahead on durability: screen glass Kunlun Glass against Corning Gorilla Glass 7i.

Which will last more years, Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or ZTE nubia RedMagic 11 Air?

Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max should get software updates for about 2.8 more years, against about 1.2 for ZTE nubia RedMagic 11 Air.

Which is better for photography, Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or ZTE nubia RedMagic 11 Air?

ZTE nubia RedMagic 11 Air scores higher for photography.

Which is better for keeping it for years, Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or ZTE nubia RedMagic 11 Air?

Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max scores higher for keeping it for years.

Which is newer, Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or ZTE nubia RedMagic 11 Air?

Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is the newer of the two, released July 2026.

Scores are out of 10 against products released in the last two years, worked out from published specs. Prices are averages of what three or more sellers quoted.