Apple iPhone Air vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $999 and $660. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 64/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,981,427 vs 2,550,000); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 230g).
Apple iPhone Air
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 3640
- Lighter: 165g vs 230g
- Better camera (73/100 vs 47/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 12/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3981427 vs 2550000
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9800
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Cheaper: $660 vs $999
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 9/100)
- Better value for money (64/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 11 points higher (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (84/100 vs 9/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (64/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (73/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (84/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (93/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (64/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2550000 | 3981427 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 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 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×None×None mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 230 g | |
| Price | $999 | $660 |
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- 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 Pro
- 8000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Apple iPhone Air by 36.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $339. Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is cheaper by $339.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (92/100 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 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (73/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (84/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (93/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (64/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone Air — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.