Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads — 83/100 vs 73/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 7000); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 3,265,219).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Lighter: 215g vs 223g
- Better portability (50/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 3265219
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 10 points higher (83/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 93/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 5195978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 120W | |
| 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 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 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by 37.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (100/100 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 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (52/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (97/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 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 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Nubia Red Magic 12 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 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.