Nubia Fold vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Nubia Fold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1090 and $499. Both devices score the same overall rating of 73/100. Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6560); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 3,126,402); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably lighter (215g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Fold
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
What makes Nubia Fold better?
- Better camera (54/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 3126402
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6560 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 55W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 249g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1090
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
The Nubia Fold and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air received the same MobileRank rating — 73/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Fold leads (54/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (76/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Nubia Fold — 56/100, 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 and the Nubia Fold are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Fold notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (54/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Nubia Fold (76/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Fold and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Fold | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 3265219 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9287 | |
| Display | 8.0" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6560 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 55W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×144.0×5.4 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 249 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Fold
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Fold
- 8.0" OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Fold
- 6560 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Fold and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Nubia Fold by 4.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $591. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $591 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Nubia Fold are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Fold notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (54/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Nubia Fold (76/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Fold and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Fold or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
Both devices scored 73/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (92/100 vs 91/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Fold and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Fold has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Fold or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Fold leads on camera score (54/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Fold over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.