Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Nubia Z50S Pro

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2; estimated prices are $499 and $662. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 63/100 vs 37/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5100).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro by 26 points (63/100 vs 37/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 74
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 65
Design 31
Value for money 75
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5100 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 215g vs 228g
  • Cheaper: $499 vs $662

  • Higher performance (74/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Nubia Z50S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 26 points higher (63/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (65/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (51/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (31/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100).

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Nubia Z50S Pro: The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Nubia Z50S Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 3448524
Geekbench Single 3050
Geekbench Multi 9300
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216 1260x2800
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 80W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 13, MyOS 13
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 215 g 228 g
Price $499 $662
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662

Price difference: $163. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is cheaper by $163.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (74/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (51/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (31/100 vs 15/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro by 26 points (63/100 vs 37/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Nubia Z50S Pro — 37/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (74/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.