Nothing Phone (4a) vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $349 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 63/100 vs 39/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5200); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 1,148,725); the Nothing Phone (4a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 215g).
Nothing Phone (4a)
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Lighter: 190g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $349 vs $499
- Better camera (37/100 vs 31/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 75/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 1148725
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1237
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 3281
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 9/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 24 points higher (63/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (74/100 vs 9/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (65/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (74/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (65/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (62/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1148725 | 3448524 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1237 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3281 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $349 | $499 |
Nothing Phone (4a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Nothing Phone (4a) by 66.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $150. Nothing Phone (4a) is cheaper by $150.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (74/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (65/100 vs 48/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (62/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) by 24 points (63/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nothing Phone (4a) has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nothing Phone (4a) leads on camera score (37/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (74/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.