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; launch prices were $355 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 73/100 vs 55/100 (a 18-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 (3,265,219 vs 975,254).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4b)
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
What makes Nothing Phone (4b) better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $355 vs $499
- Overall rating 55/100
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3148
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 59/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4b) vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 18 points higher (73/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (76/100 vs 59/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4b) — 42/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100. In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (76/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Nothing Phone (4b) are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4b) | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 3265219 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2344 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 120W | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $355 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4b)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4b) and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Nothing Phone (4b) by 70.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $144. Nothing Phone (4b) was $144 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (92/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (76/100 vs 59/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Nothing Phone (4b) are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (4b) — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
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 55/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4b) 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.