ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1399 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 73/100 vs 63/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 1,899,814); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably lighter (215g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate better?
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Better camera (42/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 1899814
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
- Lighter: 215g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1399
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 10 points higher (73/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (76/100 vs 60/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate — 36/100, 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 Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (76/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (50/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1899814 | 3265219 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $1399 | $499 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate by 41.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $900. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $900 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (92/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (76/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (50/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads on camera score (42/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.