ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air

The ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon SiP 1, 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 26/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has NFC for contactless payments, the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL doesn't; the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL is noticeably lighter (165g vs 215g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL by 46 points (72/100 vs 26/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL
Performance
Display 42
Camera 10
Battery 22
Portability 75
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 Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL better?
  • Lighter: 165g vs 215g

  • Better portability (75/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 46 points higher (72/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL (93/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL (68/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (75/100 vs 50/100).

ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL: The ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL 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 Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon SiP 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3448524
Geekbench Single 3041
Geekbench Multi 9494
Display 6.3" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2246 2688x1216
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 10W 80W
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 159.2×76.2×8.4 mm 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm
Weight 165 g 215 g
Launch price $499
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2246
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
42
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL
Price unknown
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL (93/100 vs 42/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL (35/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL (68/100 vs 22/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (75/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL by 46 points (72/100 vs 26/100).

What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on camera score (35/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.