Meizu 21 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Meizu 21 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 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 68/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 2,345,563); the Meizu 21 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
What makes Meizu 21 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 215g
- Better camera (55/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (61/100 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 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 5 points higher (73/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 leads (55/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (76/100 vs 52/100). 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 is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (55/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (76/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 | 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 | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×75.3×7.9 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Meizu 21 by 28.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Meizu 21
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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 is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (55/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (76/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air edges out the Meizu 21 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Meizu 21 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Meizu 21 leads on camera score (55/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 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 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Meizu 21 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.