Nubia Air vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $199 and $660. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 51/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,013,168 vs 639,225); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Air
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
What makes Nubia Air better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $660
- Better portability (90/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4013168 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Air vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 29 points higher (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (52/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (86/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Nubia Air — 64/100, Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 74/100; 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 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Air (52/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (90/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Air | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 4013168 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $660 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 8000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Air and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Nubia Air by 84.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $461. Nubia Air was $461 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (98/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Air (52/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (86/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (90/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Air by 29 points (80/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Air or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Air or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.