Nothing Phone (3) vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $799 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 63/100 vs 61/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5150); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 2,306,162); the Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably lighter (198g vs 215g).
Nothing Phone (3)
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Lighter: 198g vs 215g
- Better camera (78/100 vs 31/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 31/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 2306162
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 2162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 6847
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $499 vs $799
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 54/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 2 points higher (63/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (74/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (65/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (74/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2306162 | 3448524 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $799 | $499 |
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Nothing Phone (3) by 33.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $300. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is cheaper by $300.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (74/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (78/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (52/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air edges out the Nothing Phone (3) by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (74/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.