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).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 44 points (63/100 vs 19/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 4
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 49
Battery 9
Design 18
Value for money 79
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 74
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 65
Design 31
Value for money 75
What makes Fairphone 4 better?
  • Cheaper: $449 vs $499

  • Better camera (49/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better value for money (79/100 vs 75/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Fairphone 4: The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Fairphone 4
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 25MP
49
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Fairphone 4
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Fairphone 4
  • 3905 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
9
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Fairphone 4 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Fairphone 4 Snapdragon 750G
19/100
517683 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
63/100 +85.0%
3448524 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Fairphone 4 by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Fairphone 4
$449
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499

Price difference: $50. Fairphone 4 is cheaper by $50.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.