Nubia Neo 5 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air

The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 63/100 vs 31/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6050).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 by 32 points (63/100 vs 31/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 50
Value for money 55
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 74
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 65
Design 31
Value for money 75
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6050 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (74/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (31/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 32 points higher (63/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (65/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (50/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (75/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Neo 5: The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Processor Unisoc T9300 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3448524
Geekbench Single 3050
Geekbench Multi 9300
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 900x1940 2688x1216
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6050 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 45W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP54
Dimensions 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm
Weight 215 g
Price $499
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Neo 5
Price unknown
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (74/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (50/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (75/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 by 32 points (63/100 vs 31/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 63/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (74/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.