Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Nubia Z60 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nubia Z60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $499 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z60 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 73/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 2,527,231).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Nubia Z60 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 2527231
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $599
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Nubia Z60 Ultra better?
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Nubia Z60 Ultra, the Nubia Z60 Ultra scores 2 points higher (75/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (76/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, Nubia Z60 Ultra — 64/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. 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 Z60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra (50/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Nubia Z60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 2527231 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2480x1116 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 164.0×76.4×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Z60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Nubia Z60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Nubia Z60 Ultra by 29.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
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 Z60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra (50/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Nubia Z60 Ultra?
The Nubia Z60 Ultra edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Nubia Z60 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Nubia Z60 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Nubia Z60 Ultra?
The Nubia Z60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Nubia Z60 Ultra?
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 Z60 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Nubia Z60 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.