Apple iPhone Air 2 vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
The Apple iPhone Air 2 (2027) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Both devices score the same overall rating of 81/100. Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,716,234 vs 3,434,654).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air 2
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
What makes Apple iPhone Air 2 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4772 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12989 vs 11047
- Better portability (100/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4716234 vs 3434654
- Faster charging: 120W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
The Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ received the same MobileRank rating — 81/100. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the Apple iPhone Air 2 are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the Apple iPhone Air 2 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (100/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air 2 | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 4716234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4772 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12989 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2736 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 27.x | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×74.7×5.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | — | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $860 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air 2
- —
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air 2 and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Apple iPhone Air 2 by 27.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Apple iPhone Air 2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the Apple iPhone Air 2 are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the Apple iPhone Air 2 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (100/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
Both devices scored 81/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (99/100 vs 97/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 81/100.
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air 2 over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.