Motorola S50 Neo vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air

The Motorola S50 Neo (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 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 — 72/100 vs 51/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 622,608); the Motorola S50 Neo is noticeably lighter (171g vs 215g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola S50 Neo by 21 points (72/100 vs 51/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola S50 Neo
Performance 48
Display 79
Camera 40
Battery 45
Portability 80
Value for money
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 93
Display 93
Camera 35
Battery 68
Portability 50
Value for money 70
What makes Motorola S50 Neo better?
  • Lighter: 171g vs 215g

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (80/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 622608
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 938
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2183
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 48/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola S50 Neo vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 21 points higher (72/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola S50 Neo (93/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola S50 Neo is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Motorola S50 Neo (68/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola S50 Neo significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (80/100 vs 50/100).

Motorola S50 Neo: The Motorola S50 Neo is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola S50 Neo Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 622608 3448524
Geekbench Single 938 3041
Geekbench Multi 2183 9494
Display 6.7" P-OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2688x1216
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 30W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 161.9×73.1×7.6 mm 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm
Weight 171 g 215 g
Launch price $499
Camera comparison
Motorola S50 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Motorola S50 Neo
  • 6.7" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Battery and charging
Motorola S50 Neo
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola S50 Neo and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola S50 Neo Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
51/100
622608 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
72/100 +81.9%
3448524 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Motorola S50 Neo by 81.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola S50 Neo
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 S50 Neo (93/100 vs 48/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola S50 Neo is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Motorola S50 Neo (68/100 vs 45/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola S50 Neo significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (80/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola S50 Neo or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola S50 Neo by 21 points (72/100 vs 51/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola S50 Neo and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Motorola S50 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola S50 Neo or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Motorola S50 Neo leads on camera score (40/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola S50 Neo or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 48/100).

Should you choose the Motorola S50 Neo over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Motorola S50 Neo is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.