Meizu 21 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Meizu 21 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $700 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 73/100 vs 71/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5050); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 2,345,563).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Pro
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
What makes Meizu 21 Pro better?
- Lighter: 208g vs 215g
- Better camera (46/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5050 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $700
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 2 points higher (73/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Pro leads (46/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Meizu 21 Pro — 56/100, 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 is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Meizu 21 Pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Meizu 21 Pro are nearly equal (76/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Pro | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 3265219 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1368x3192 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Flyme AIOS 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1250 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×74.4×8.0 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1368x3192
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Pro
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Meizu 21 Pro by 28.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $201. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $201 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Meizu 21 Pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Meizu 21 Pro are nearly equal (76/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air edges out the Meizu 21 Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Meizu 21 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Meizu 21 Pro leads on camera score (46/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Meizu 21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.