Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 73/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 3,265,219); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably lighter (215g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Lighter: 215g vs 230g
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 3265219
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) scores 4 points higher (77/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 93/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (76/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (50/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, Redmagic OS 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by 17.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 93/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (52/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (76/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (50/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.