Lava Virat Curve 5G vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Lava Virat Curve 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100, 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 52/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 785,352).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Virat Curve 5G
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
What makes Lava Virat Curve 5G better?
- Overall rating 52/100
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 785352
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 995
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2925
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Virat Curve 5G vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 21 points higher (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (76/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Lava Virat Curve 5G are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (76/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Virat Curve 5G | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 785352 | 3265219 | |
| Geekbench Single | 995 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2925 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 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 Virat Curve 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Virat Curve 5G and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Lava Virat Curve 5G by 75.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Lava Virat Curve 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (92/100 vs 54/100).
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 Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Lava Virat Curve 5G are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (76/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G by 21 points (73/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Lava Virat Curve 5G 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.