ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air

The ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, 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 58/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 976,177); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably lighter (215g vs 240g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix
Performance 60
Display 89
Camera 48
Battery 53
Portability 20
Value for money
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 93
Display 93
Camera 35
Battery 68
Portability 50
Value for money 70
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (48/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 976177
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1168
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3431
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
  • Lighter: 215g vs 240g

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 60/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
  • Better portability (50/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 14 points higher (72/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix leads (48/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix (93/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix (68/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix (50/100 vs 20/100).

ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix: The ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix is a better fit for active users.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 976177 3448524
Geekbench Single 1168 3041
Geekbench Multi 3431 9494
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 2688x1216
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 30W 80W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Front camera 24 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 10 / ROG UI Android 16
Brightness (peak) 650 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 171.0×78.0×9.9 mm 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm
Weight 240 g 215 g
Launch price $499
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 24MP
48
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
58/100
976177 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
72/100 +71.7%
3448524 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix by 71.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix
Price unknown
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix (93/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix (68/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix (50/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix leads on camera score (48/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 60/100).

Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.