Infinix Note 40S vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Infinix Note 40S (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 50/100 (a 22-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 Infinix Note 40S is noticeably lighter (176g vs 215g).
Infinix Note 40S
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 176g vs 215g
- Better camera (46/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 50/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 760
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1890
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Infinix Note 40S vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 22 points higher (72/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Note 40S leads (46/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40S (93/100 vs 38/100). 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 40S 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 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 40S notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (76/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Infinix Note 40S | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 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 | 33W | 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, up to 2 major Android upgrades, XOS 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×74.6×7.8 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Infinix Note 40S
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Infinix Note 40S
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Infinix Note 40S
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 20W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Infinix Note 40S
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40S (93/100 vs 38/100).
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 40S 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 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 40S notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (76/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Infinix Note 40S or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40S by 22 points (72/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Note 40S and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Infinix Note 40S has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Note 40S or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Infinix Note 40S leads on camera score (46/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Note 40S or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Note 40S over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Infinix Note 40S is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.