Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $499 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 73/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 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 11S Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Lighter: 215g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $649
- Better portability (50/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 3265219
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 7 points higher (80/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, Nubia Red Magic 11S 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 11S Pro is a bit better (99/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 93/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (50/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 4678468 | |
| 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 | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1800 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 | $649 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 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 11S Pro
- 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 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by 30.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $150. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $150 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (99/100 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 11S Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (52/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (50/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by just 7 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 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
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 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.