Fairphone 4 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $449 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 63/100 vs 19/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 517,683); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is thinner (8.0mm vs 10.5mm).
Fairphone 4
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Cheaper: $449 vs $499
- Better camera (49/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 75/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 517683
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 225g
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 9/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 18/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 44 points higher (63/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 leads (49/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (65/100 vs 9/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (49/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (65/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (31/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (79/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 517683 | 3448524 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $449 | $499 |
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Fairphone 4 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Fairphone 4 by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $50. Fairphone 4 is cheaper by $50.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (74/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (49/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (65/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (31/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (79/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 44 points (63/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Fairphone 4 leads on camera score (49/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (74/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.