Infinix Zero 5 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air

The Infinix Zero 5 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P20, 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 23/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4350); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Zero 5 doesn't; the Infinix Zero 5 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 215g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Zero 5 by 49 points (72/100 vs 23/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Zero 5
Performance 2
Display 53
Camera 18
Battery 44
Portability 61
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 Zero 5 better?
  • Lighter: 197g vs 215g

  • Better portability (61/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 186
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 798
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4350 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 18/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Infinix Zero 5 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 49 points higher (72/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (35/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Zero 5 (93/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Zero 5 (93/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Infinix Zero 5 (35/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Infinix Zero 5 (68/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Zero 5 is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100).

Infinix Zero 5: The Infinix Zero 5 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 Zero 5 Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Processor MediaTek Helio P20 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3448524
Geekbench Single 186 3041
Geekbench Multi 798 9494
Display 6.0" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x1920 2688x1216
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 4350 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 7.0 (Nougat) Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 166.4×82.4×8.0 mm 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm
Weight 197 g 215 g
Launch price $499
Camera comparison
Infinix Zero 5
  • Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
  • Telephoto: 13MP
  • Front: 16MP
18
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Infinix Zero 5
  • 6.0" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x1920
  • Refresh rate: —
53
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Battery and charging
Infinix Zero 5
  • 4350 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
44
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Infinix Zero 5
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 Zero 5 (93/100 vs 2/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Zero 5 (93/100 vs 53/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Infinix Zero 5 (35/100 vs 18/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Infinix Zero 5 (68/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Infinix Zero 5 is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Zero 5 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Zero 5 by 49 points (72/100 vs 23/100).

What is the rating of the Infinix Zero 5 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Infinix Zero 5 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.

Which has the better camera: the Infinix Zero 5 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on camera score (35/100 vs 18/100).

Which is more powerful: the Infinix Zero 5 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 2/100).

Should you choose the Infinix Zero 5 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Infinix Zero 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.