Nokia XR21 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 46/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 592,015); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably lighter (215g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 231g
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 26 points higher (72/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (93/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (93/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (50/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3448524 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 215 g | |
| Price | — | $499 |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia XR21 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Nokia XR21 by 82.8% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia XR21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (93/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (93/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (68/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (50/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 26 points (72/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.