Meizu 20 Classic vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Meizu 20 Classic (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 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 64/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4700); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 1,757,044); the Meizu 20 Classic is noticeably lighter (190g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 20 Classic
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
What makes Meizu 20 Classic better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 215g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 67W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 20 Classic vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 9 points higher (73/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (76/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Meizu 20 Classic are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (76/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 20 Classic notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (65/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 20 Classic | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 3265219 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 157.9×73.5×8.0 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 20 Classic
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Meizu 20 Classic
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 20 Classic
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 20 Classic and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Meizu 20 Classic by 46.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Meizu 20 Classic
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (92/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Meizu 20 Classic are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (76/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 20 Classic notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (65/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 20 Classic or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air edges out the Meizu 20 Classic by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Meizu 20 Classic and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Meizu 20 Classic has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 20 Classic or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Meizu 20 Classic leads on camera score (44/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 20 Classic or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 20 Classic over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Meizu 20 Classic is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.