Apple iPhone Duo vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Apple iPhone Duo (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1999 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 73/100 vs 72/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4883); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone Duo is faster in AnTuTu (3,551,073 vs 3,265,219); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably lighter (215g vs 254g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Duo
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
What makes Apple iPhone Duo better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3551073 vs 3265219
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 9287
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (49/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4883 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 254g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1999
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 59/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Duo vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 1 points higher (73/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Duo leads (49/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (76/100 vs 59/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Duo — 52/100, Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Duo is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Duo is a bit better (49/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (76/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (50/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Duo | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | 3265219 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4612 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11819 | 9287 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1878x2670 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4883 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 117.8×84.1×11.3 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 254 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $1999 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Duo
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Duo
- 7.6" Foldable LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1878x2670
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Duo
- 4883 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Duo and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Duo leads Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by 8.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1500. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $1500 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Duo is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Duo is a bit better (49/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (76/100 vs 59/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (50/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Duo or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air edges out the Apple iPhone Duo by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Duo and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Apple iPhone Duo has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Duo or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Apple iPhone Duo leads on camera score (49/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Duo or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Apple iPhone Duo leads on performance (97/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Duo over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Apple iPhone Duo is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.