Nothing Phone (4b) vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air

The Nothing Phone (4b) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $355 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 63/100 vs 34/100 (a 29-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 969,048).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) by 29 points (63/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4b)
Performance 4
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 45
Design 37
Value for money 85
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 74
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 65
Design 31
Value for money 75
What makes Nothing Phone (4b) better?
  • Lighter: 210g vs 215g
  • Cheaper: $355 vs $499

  • Better design/ergonomics (37/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better value for money (85/100 vs 75/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 969048
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1071
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 3057
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (74/100 vs 4/100)
  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (4b) vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 29 points higher (63/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (74/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (65/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) leads (85/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (74/100 vs 4/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 31/100. In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (65/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (85/100 vs 75/100).

Nothing Phone (4b): The Nothing Phone (4b) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (4b) Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 969048 3448524
Geekbench Single 1071 3050
Geekbench Multi 3057 9300
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2344 2688x1216
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 33W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP54
Dimensions 164.4×78.2×8.6 mm 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm
Weight 210 g 215 g
Price $355 $499
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4b)
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4b)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2344
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4b)
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (4b) and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (4b) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
34/100
969048 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
63/100 +71.9%
3448524 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Nothing Phone (4b) by 71.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (4b)
$355
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499

Price difference: $144. Nothing Phone (4b) is cheaper by $144.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (74/100 vs 4/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 31/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (65/100 vs 45/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (85/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) by 29 points (63/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nothing Phone (4b) has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 63/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (74/100 vs 4/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4b) over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nothing Phone (4b) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.