Tablet Comparison
Nubia Red Magic Nova vs Apple iPad Air (2020) Comparison
A detailed, side-by-side comparison to help you pick the right tablet.
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Verdict
Pros & cons
Red Magic Nova
A well-rounded gaming tablet offering powerful performance and design features.
+
What's good
+
Great gaming performance
+
Vibrant display
+
Strong speakers
+
Fast charging
+
Impressive cooling system
−
What's not
−
Average battery life
−
No headphone jack
−
Poor software support
−
Reflective screen outdoors
−
Limited connectivity options
iPad Air (2020)
+
What's good
+
Excellent screen
+
Supports 2nd Generation Apple Pen
+
New color options
+
Fast processor
+
USB-C type port
−
What's not
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Expensive with accessories added
−
No FaceID
−
64GB baseline storage
Red Magic Nova
A well-rounded gaming tablet offering powerful performance and design features.
+
Good
+
Great gaming performance
+
Vibrant display
+
Strong speakers
+
Fast charging
+
Impressive cooling system
−
Not
−
Average battery life
−
No headphone jack
−
Poor software support
−
Reflective screen outdoors
−
Limited connectivity options
iPad Air (2020)
+
Good
+
Excellent screen
+
Supports 2nd Generation Apple Pen
+
New color options
+
Fast processor
+
USB-C type port
−
Not
−
Expensive with accessories added
−
No FaceID
−
64GB baseline storage
Spec data
How they compare
Red Magic Nova
iPad Air (2020)
Price (MSRP)
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OS
Android
iOS
Processor
Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) Octa-core
Apple A14 Bionic Hexa-core
Camera zoom
—
—
Battery life
—
—
Wired charging
80W
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Wireless charging
—
—
Display
Color
Color
Software support
—
—
Repairability
—
—
Weight
530g (18.7 oz)
460g (16.2 oz)
Fingerprint
Yes
No
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value where a clear winner exists.
Spec data
How they compare
Red Magic Nova
iPad Air (2020)
Price (MSRP)
—
Price (MSRP)
—
OS
Android
OS
iOS
Processor
Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) Octa-core
Processor
Apple A14 Bionic Hexa-core
Camera zoom
—
Camera zoom
—
Battery life
—
Battery life
—
Wired charging
80W
Wired charging
—
Wireless charging
—
Wireless charging
—
Display
Color
Display
Color
Software support
—
Software support
—
Repairability
—
Repairability
—
Weight
530g (18.7 oz)
Weight
460g (16.2 oz)
Fingerprint
Yes
Fingerprint
No
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value where a clear winner exists.
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Physical comparison
Size & weight
Footprint · to scale
Red Magic Nova
10" × 6.5"
iPad Air (2020)
9.7" × 7"
Thickness · to scale
Red Magic Nova
0.3"
iPad Air (2020)
0.2"
Red Magic Nova
iPad Air (2020)
Height
10" (253.3 mm)
9.7" (247.6 mm)
Width
6.5" (164.6 mm)
7" (178.5 mm)
Depth
0.3" (7.3 mm)
0.2" (6.1 mm)
Weight
530g (18.7 oz)
460g (16.2 oz)
Screen
10.9"
10.9"
Height
10" (253.3 mm)
Height
9.7" (247.6 mm)
Width
6.5" (164.6 mm)
Width
7" (178.5 mm)
Depth
0.3" (7.3 mm)
Depth
0.2" (6.1 mm)
Weight
530g (18.7 oz)
Weight
460g (16.2 oz)
Screen
10.9"
Screen
10.9"
Dimensions shown in inches (mm). Silhouettes are proportionally scaled for visual comparison.
Common questions
Red Magic Nova vs iPad Air (2020): FAQ
Which is better, the Red Magic Nova or iPad Air (2020)?
Based on aggregated critic reviews, the iPad Air (2020) earns a Compass Score of 8.9 compared to 8.1 for the Red Magic Nova. That 0.8-point gap reflects stronger reviews across the board, though individual priorities like camera quality, battery life, or price could tip the scales the other way. Scores aggregate dozens of expert opinions, so they are a useful starting point, not the final word.
Specifications sourced from manufacturers and third-party databases. Last updated April 2026. Suggest a correction →