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 — 81/100 vs 73/100 (a 8-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 (4,701,314 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?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Lighter: 215g vs 223g
- Better portability (50/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 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 (88/100 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 8 points higher (81/100 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 (88/100 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 is a bit better (88/100 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 | 4701314 | |
| 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 | 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 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: 80W
- 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 30.5% 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 is a bit better (88/100 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 edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by just 8 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 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
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.