ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $899 and $499. Both devices score the same overall rating of 73/100. 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 (3,265,219 vs 2,444,132).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
What makes ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra better?
- Better camera (61/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 2444132
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
- Lighter: 215g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $899
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air received the same MobileRank rating — 73/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (76/100 vs 66/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra — 58/100, 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 is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (61/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (76/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (50/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2444132 | 3265219 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 125 | — | |
| 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 / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / ZenUI | 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 | 224 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $499 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra by 25.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $400. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (61/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (76/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (50/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
Both devices scored 73/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (92/100 vs 83/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads on camera score (61/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.