Motorola Frontier 22 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air

The Motorola Frontier 22 (2022) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen1, 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 — 63/100 vs 42/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP.

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 by 21 points (63/100 vs 42/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Frontier 22
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 78
Battery 40
Design 50
Value for money 55
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 74
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 65
Design 31
Value for money 75
What makes Motorola Frontier 22 better?
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (78/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 50W

  • Higher performance (74/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Frontier 22 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 21 points higher (63/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (65/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (65/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (50/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (75/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Frontier 22: The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Frontier 22 Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Processor Snapdragon 8 Gen1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3448524
Geekbench Single 3050
Geekbench Multi 9300
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2688x1216
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 50W 80W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 60 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm
Weight 215 g
Price $499
Camera comparison
Motorola Frontier 22
  • Main: 200MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 60MP
78
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Frontier 22
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Frontier 22
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • Wireless: 50W
40
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Frontier 22
Price unknown
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (74/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (78/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (65/100 vs 40/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (50/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (75/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 by 21 points (63/100 vs 42/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Motorola Frontier 22 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 63/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Motorola Frontier 22 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (74/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Frontier 22 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.