Apple iPhone SE (2024) vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air

The Apple iPhone SE (2024) (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 67/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 1,822,701).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air edges out the Apple iPhone SE (2024) by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone SE (2024)
Performance 84
Display 90
Camera 30
Battery
Portability
Value for money
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 93
Display 93
Camera 35
Battery 68
Portability 50
Value for money 70
What makes Apple iPhone SE (2024) better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3291 vs 3041

  • Overall rating 67/100
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 1822701
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 8136
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone SE (2024) vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 5 points higher (72/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Apple iPhone SE (2024) are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).

Apple iPhone SE (2024): The Apple iPhone SE (2024) is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone SE (2024) Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Processor Apple A18 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1822701 3448524
Geekbench Single 3291 3041
Geekbench Multi 8136 9494
Display 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1170x2532 2688x1216
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh
Charging 5W 80W
Wireless charging 7W 0W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS iOS 18 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm
Weight 215 g
Launch price $499
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone SE (2024)
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 12MP
30
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone SE (2024)
  • 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 1170x2532
  • Refresh rate: —
90
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone SE (2024)
  • Wired: 5W
  • Wireless: 7W
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone SE (2024) and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone SE (2024) Apple A18
67/100
1822701 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
72/100 +47.1%
3448524 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Apple iPhone SE (2024) by 47.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone SE (2024)
Price unknown
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Apple iPhone SE (2024) are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone SE (2024) or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air edges out the Apple iPhone SE (2024) by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone SE (2024) and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Apple iPhone SE (2024) has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone SE (2024) or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone SE (2024) or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 84/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone SE (2024) over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Apple iPhone SE (2024) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.