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; estimated prices are $499 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 77/100 vs 63/100 (a 14-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 (4,416,758 vs 3,448,524); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably lighter (215g vs 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 74
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 65
Design 31
Value for money 75
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Performance 97
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 82
Design 12
Value for money 65
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Lighter: 215g vs 230g
  • Cheaper: $499 vs $649

  • Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4416758 vs 3448524
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3050
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9300
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 74/100)
  • Better camera (47/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 14 points higher (77/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (97/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (47/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (82/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (97/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (47/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (82/100 vs 65/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (31/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (75/100 vs 65/100).

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
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 3448524 4416758
Geekbench Single 3050 3640
Geekbench Multi 9300 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216 1216x2688
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 80W 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
Price $499 $649
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
82
battery
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 11 Air Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
63/100
3448524 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
77/100 +21.9%
4416758 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by 21.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
$649

Price difference: $150. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is cheaper by $150.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (97/100 vs 74/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (47/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (82/100 vs 65/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (31/100 vs 12/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (75/100 vs 65/100).

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 is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

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 63/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 77/100.

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 (47/100 vs 31/100).

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 (97/100 vs 74/100).

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 active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.