ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, 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 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 1,119,714); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.6mm).
ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 210g vs 215g
- Better camera (50/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 37/100)
Comparing the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders 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 63/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders leads (50/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (93/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (50/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (68/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100).
| Specification | ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 3448524 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" Super AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ZenUI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 173.2×77.3×9.6 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
- 6.8" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders by 67.5% in our overall performance rating.
ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (93/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (50/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (68/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably better than the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders leads on camera score (50/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.