Nothing Phone (2) vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $599 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 73/100 vs 63/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4700); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 1,436,634).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2)
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 215g
- Better camera (57/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 1436634
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4200
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $599
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 10 points higher (73/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (57/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (76/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (2) — 40/100, Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (57/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (76/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2) | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1436634 | 3265219 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4200 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2) and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Nothing Phone (2) by 56.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (92/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (57/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (76/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2) — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nothing Phone (2) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.