Lava Blaze Curve vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Lava Blaze Curve (2024) runs on the Dimensity 7050, 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 — 73/100 vs 54/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 806,012); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Curve doesn't; the Lava Blaze Curve is noticeably lighter (189g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Curve
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
What makes Lava Blaze Curve better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 215g
- Better camera (48/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 806012
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2398
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze Curve vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 19 points higher (73/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Curve leads (48/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (76/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Curve is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (76/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Curve is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze Curve | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 806012 | 3265219 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1061 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2398 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×74.0×8.8 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze Curve
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze Curve
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze Curve
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze Curve and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Lava Blaze Curve by 75.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Lava Blaze Curve
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (92/100 vs 53/100).
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 Lava Blaze Curve is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (76/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Curve is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze Curve or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably better than the Lava Blaze Curve — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Curve and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Lava Blaze Curve has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze Curve or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Lava Blaze Curve leads on camera score (48/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Blaze Curve or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze Curve over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.