Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $499 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 73/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,265,219).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $749
- Better display (93/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3265219
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 12 points higher (85/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100; 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 Z80 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (79/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z80 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 Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by 17.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $250. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $250 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (79/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.