Meizu 21 Note vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $380 and $499. 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 5500); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Note
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $499
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (54/100 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 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Note 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 58/100). Value score: Meizu 21 Note — 58/100, 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 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Note and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (76/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Note | 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 | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Note and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Meizu 21 Note by 46.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $119. Meizu 21 Note was $119 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (92/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Note and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (76/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Note or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air edges out the Meizu 21 Note by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Note and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Meizu 21 Note has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Note 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 21 Note over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Meizu 21 Note 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.