Infinix Note 12 G96 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air

The Infinix Note 12 G96 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, 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 46/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 493,222); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Note 12 G96 doesn't; the Infinix Note 12 G96 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 215g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G96 by 26 points (72/100 vs 46/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Note 12 G96
Performance 41
Display 81
Camera 32
Battery 46
Portability 68
Value for money
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 93
Display 93
Camera 35
Battery 68
Portability 50
Value for money 70
What makes Infinix Note 12 G96 better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 215g

  • Better portability (68/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 493222
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 678
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1895
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 33W

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Infinix Note 12 G96 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 26 points higher (72/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G96 (93/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Infinix Note 12 G96 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G96 (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12 G96 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (68/100 vs 50/100).

Infinix Note 12 G96: The Infinix Note 12 G96 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 Infinix Note 12 G96 Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Processor MediaTek Helio G96 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 493222 3448524
Geekbench Single 678 3041
Geekbench Multi 1895 9494
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2688x1216
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 33W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 164.6×76.8×8.0 mm 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm
Weight 185 g 215 g
Launch price $499
Camera comparison
Infinix Note 12 G96
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Infinix Note 12 G96
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
81
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Battery and charging
Infinix Note 12 G96
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Infinix Note 12 G96 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Infinix Note 12 G96 MediaTek Helio G96
46/100
493222 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
72/100 +85.7%
3448524 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Infinix Note 12 G96 by 85.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Infinix Note 12 G96
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 Infinix Note 12 G96 (93/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Infinix Note 12 G96 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G96 (68/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12 G96 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (68/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Note 12 G96 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G96 by 26 points (72/100 vs 46/100).

What is the rating of the Infinix Note 12 G96 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Infinix Note 12 G96 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.

Which is more powerful: the Infinix Note 12 G96 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 Infinix Note 12 G96 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Infinix Note 12 G96 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.