Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, 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 — 73/100 vs 59/100 (a 14-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 (3,265,219 vs 1,037,391); the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably lighter (190g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 215g
- Better camera (60/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 1037391
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1111
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2560
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 50W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 14 points higher (73/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads (60/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (76/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (92/100 vs 57/100). 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 (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (60/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (76/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1037391 | 3265219 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1111 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2560 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 68.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (92/100 vs 57/100).
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 (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (60/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (76/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on camera score (60/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.