Lava Play Max vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, 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 48/100 (a 25-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 (3,265,219 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Overall rating 48/100
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 25 points higher (73/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (92/100 vs 55/100). 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 Play Max (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (93/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (76/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 3265219 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 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 Play Max and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Lava Play Max by 73.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Lava Play Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (92/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (93/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (76/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max by 25 points (73/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max 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.