ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $979 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 63/100 vs 53/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 2,342,433).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably better than the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
Performance 45
Display 100
Camera 52
Battery 57
Design 18
Value for money 42
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 74
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 65
Design 31
Value for money 75
What makes ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 2342433
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 2205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 7192
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
  • Lighter: 215g vs 225g
  • Cheaper: $499 vs $979

  • Higher performance (74/100 vs 45/100)
  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 10 points higher (63/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (74/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 leads (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (75/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (74/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (65/100 vs 57/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (31/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (75/100 vs 42/100).

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8: The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 2342433 3448524
Geekbench Single 2205 3050
Geekbench Multi 7192 9300
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2688x1216
Refresh rate 165 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 65W 80W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 32 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm
Weight 225 g 215 g
Price $979 $499
Camera comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 32MP
  • Front: 32MP
52
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
57
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
53/100
2342433 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
63/100 +32.1%
3448524 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 by 32.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
$979
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499

Price difference: $480. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is cheaper by $480.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (74/100 vs 45/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (52/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (65/100 vs 57/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (31/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (75/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably better than the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 63/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 leads on camera score (52/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (74/100 vs 45/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.