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).
Nothing Phone (4b)
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 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)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
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
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
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
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 71.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $144. Nothing Phone (4b) is cheaper by $144.
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).
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.