Lava Storm Play vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $109 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 73/100 vs 45/100 (a 28-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 693,978); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Play doesn't; the Lava Storm Play is noticeably lighter (196g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Play
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $499
- Better portability (59/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 693978
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1037
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2386
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Play vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 28 points higher (73/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (76/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Storm Play — 76/100, Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (93/100 vs 55/100). 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 Storm Play (76/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Play | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | 3265219 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 750 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Play and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Lava Storm Play by 78.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $390. Lava Storm Play was $390 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (92/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (93/100 vs 55/100).
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 Storm Play (76/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Storm Play or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play by 28 points (73/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Play and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Lava Storm Play has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Storm Play 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 Storm Play or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Lava Storm Play over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.