Nokia G42 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $150 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 39/100 (a 33-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 477,542); the Nokia G42 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 215g).
Nokia G42
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Lighter: 193g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $150 vs $499
- Better portability (57/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 44/100)
- Better value for money (70/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 33 points higher (72/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (70/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (93/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (93/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (70/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 3448524 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $150 | $499 |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia G42 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Nokia G42 by 86.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $349. Nokia G42 is cheaper by $349.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (93/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (93/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (68/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (70/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 33 points (72/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.