Infinix Note 40 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air

The Infinix Note 40 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate, 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 52/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 566,473); the Infinix Note 40 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 215g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40 by 20 points (72/100 vs 52/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Note 40
Performance 43
Display 79
Camera 46
Battery 57
Portability 67
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 40 better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 190g vs 215g

  • Better camera (46/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (67/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 566473
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 760
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1890
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Infinix Note 40 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 20 points higher (72/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Note 40 leads (46/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40 (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Note 40 is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 40 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (67/100 vs 50/100).

Infinix Note 40: The Infinix Note 40 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 40 Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Processor MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 566473 3448524
Geekbench Single 760 3041
Geekbench Multi 1890 9494
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2436 2688x1216
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 45W 80W
Wireless charging 20W 0W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14, XOS 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP54
Dimensions 164.1×74.5×7.8 mm 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm
Weight 190 g 215 g
Launch price $499
Camera comparison
Infinix Note 40
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Front: 32MP
46
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Infinix Note 40
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2436
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Battery and charging
Infinix Note 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 20W
57
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Infinix Note 40 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Infinix Note 40 MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate
52/100
566473 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
72/100 +83.6%
3448524 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Infinix Note 40 by 83.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Infinix Note 40
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 40 (93/100 vs 43/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Infinix Note 40 is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 40 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (67/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Note 40 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40 by 20 points (72/100 vs 52/100).

What is the rating of the Infinix Note 40 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Infinix Note 40 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.

Which has the better camera: the Infinix Note 40 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Infinix Note 40 leads on camera score (46/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Infinix Note 40 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Infinix Note 40 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Infinix Note 40 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.