Nokia G50 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air

The Nokia G50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480, 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 43/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 435,710).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 by 29 points (72/100 vs 43/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G50
Performance 38
Display 55
Camera 31
Battery 66
Portability 39
Value for money
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 93
Display 93
Camera 35
Battery 68
Portability 50
Value for money 70
What makes Nokia G50 better?

  • Overall rating 43/100
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 435710
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 689
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1597
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 215g vs 220g

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better portability (50/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia G50 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 29 points higher (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 (93/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Nokia G50 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Nokia G50 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).

Nokia G50: The Nokia G50 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 Nokia G50 Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 435710 3448524
Geekbench Single 689 3041
Geekbench Multi 1597 9494
Display 6.8" LCD IPS 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2688x1216
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11 Red Velvet Cake Android 16
Brightness (peak) 450 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 173.8×77.7×8.8 mm 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm
Weight 220 g 215 g
Launch price $499
Camera comparison
Nokia G50
  • Main: 48MP
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
31
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Nokia G50
  • 6.8" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
55
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Battery and charging
Nokia G50
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia G50 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia G50 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480
43/100
435710 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
72/100 +87.4%
3448524 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Nokia G50 by 87.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia G50
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 Nokia G50 (93/100 vs 38/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 (93/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Nokia G50 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Nokia G50 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G50 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 by 29 points (72/100 vs 43/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia G50 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nokia G50 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nokia G50 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 38/100).

Should you choose the Nokia G50 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nokia G50 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.