Nubia NaviX Ultra vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $845 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 73/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 3,265,219).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia NaviX Ultra
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 3265219
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 7000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 208g vs 215g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 76/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $845
- Overall rating 73/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 19 points higher (92/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Nubia NaviX Ultra — 98/100, 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 NaviX Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (96/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia NaviX Ultra | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 3265219 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia NaviX Ultra and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by 21.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $346. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $346 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (96/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Nubia NaviX Ultra over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.