Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Nubia Z70 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nubia Z70 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $499 and $729. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z70 Ultra leads — 80/100 vs 73/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6150); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 3,126,402).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Nubia Z70 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 3126402
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6150 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Lighter: 215g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $729
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 92/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Nubia Z70 Ultra better?
- Better camera (79/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Nubia Z70 Ultra, the Nubia Z70 Ultra scores 7 points higher (80/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (76/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, Nubia Z70 Ultra — 74/100; 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 and the Nubia Z70 Ultra are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Nubia Z70 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (79/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (50/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Nubia Z70 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2668x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 164.3×77.1×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $729 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Z70 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2668x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z70 Ultra
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 8:27 hrs, total 20:13 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Nubia Z70 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Nubia Z70 Ultra by 4.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $230. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $230 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Nubia Z70 Ultra are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Nubia Z70 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (79/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (50/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Nubia Z70 Ultra?
The Nubia Z70 Ultra edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Nubia Z70 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Nubia Z70 Ultra — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Nubia Z70 Ultra?
The Nubia Z70 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Nubia Z70 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Nubia Z70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.