Nokia 8.1 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Nokia 8.1 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $449 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 63/100 vs 8/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 417,439); the Nokia 8.1 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 215g).
Nokia 8.1
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Lighter: 180g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $449 vs $499
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 75/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 417439
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 431
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 1320
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 4/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8.1 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 55 points higher (63/100 vs 8/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (31/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (31/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia 8.1 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (75/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 8.1 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (79/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8.1 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 417439 | 3448524 | |
| Geekbench Single | 431 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1320 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2246x1080 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 154.8×75.8×8.0 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $449 | $499 |
Nokia 8.1
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia 8.1
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2246x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia 8.1
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 8.1 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Nokia 8.1 by 87.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $50. Nokia 8.1 is cheaper by $50.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (74/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (31/100 vs 4/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (65/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia 8.1 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (75/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 8.1 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (79/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8.1 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 by 55 points (63/100 vs 8/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8.1 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nokia 8.1 has a MobileRank rating of 8/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8.1 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on camera score (31/100 vs 4/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8.1 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 Nokia 8.1 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nokia 8.1 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.