Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 73/100 vs 69/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 2,554,897).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 2554897
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 229g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro better?
- Better camera (52/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 4 points higher (73/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (76/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro 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 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (50/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 2554897 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6500 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 14, Redmagic OS 9.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro by 27.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro 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 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (50/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air edges out the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro 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 9S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S 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 9S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Nubia Red Magic 9S 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 9S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.