ASUS Zenfone 5z ZS620KL vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air

The ASUS Zenfone 5z ZS620KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, 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 31/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 595,284); the ASUS Zenfone 5z ZS620KL is noticeably lighter (165g vs 215g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 5z ZS620KL by 41 points (72/100 vs 31/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 5z ZS620KL
Performance 41
Display 43
Camera 13
Battery 12
Portability 81
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 Zenfone 5z ZS620KL better?
  • Lighter: 165g vs 215g

  • Better portability (81/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 595284
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 563
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2006
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3300 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 13/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 5z ZS620KL vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 41 points higher (72/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (35/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 5z ZS620KL (93/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 5z ZS620KL (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 5z ZS620KL (35/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 5z ZS620KL (68/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 5z ZS620KL significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (81/100 vs 50/100).

ASUS Zenfone 5z ZS620KL: The ASUS Zenfone 5z ZS620KL is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS Zenfone 5z ZS620KL Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 595284 3448524
Geekbench Single 563 3041
Geekbench Multi 2006 9494
Display 6.2" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2246 2688x1216
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 3300 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 153.0×75.7×7.9 mm 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm
Weight 165 g 215 g
Launch price $499
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 5z ZS620KL
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
13
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 5z ZS620KL
  • 6.2" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2246
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
43
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 5z ZS620KL
  • 3300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS Zenfone 5z ZS620KL and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS Zenfone 5z ZS620KL Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
31/100
595284 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
72/100 +82.7%
3448524 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads ASUS Zenfone 5z ZS620KL by 82.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS Zenfone 5z ZS620KL
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 Zenfone 5z ZS620KL (93/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 5z ZS620KL (93/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 5z ZS620KL (35/100 vs 13/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 5z ZS620KL (68/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 5z ZS620KL significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (81/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 5z ZS620KL or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 5z ZS620KL by 41 points (72/100 vs 31/100).

What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 5z ZS620KL and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The ASUS Zenfone 5z ZS620KL has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 5z ZS620KL or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on camera score (35/100 vs 13/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 5z ZS620KL or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 5z ZS620KL over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The ASUS Zenfone 5z ZS620KL is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.