Apple iPhone Air vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $999 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 64/100 vs 63/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 2,550,000); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 215g).
Apple iPhone Air
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 9300
- Lighter: 165g vs 215g
- Better camera (73/100 vs 31/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 31/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 2550000
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $499 vs $999
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 9/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Apple iPhone Air scores 1 points higher (64/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (65/100 vs 9/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (74/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (73/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (65/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (93/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (75/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2550000 | 3448524 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×None×None mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $999 | $499 |
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Apple iPhone Air by 26.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $500. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is cheaper by $500.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (74/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (73/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (65/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (93/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (75/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Apple iPhone Air edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.