Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs OnePlus 12
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the OnePlus 12 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $499 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 12 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 5400); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 2,401,788); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
OnePlus 12
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 2401788
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2200
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 7100
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5400 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 220g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $799
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 83/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 35/100)
What makes OnePlus 12 better?
- Better camera (83/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the OnePlus 12, the OnePlus 12 scores 7 points higher (80/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 12 leads (83/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, OnePlus 12 — 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 is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the OnePlus 12 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (83/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 12 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (80/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the OnePlus 12 (50/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | OnePlus 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 2401788 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2200 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 7100 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5400 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 / OxygenOS 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 164.3×75.8×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OnePlus 12
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 12
- 5400 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:10 hrs, total 28:16 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and OnePlus 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads OnePlus 12 by 35.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $300 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 and the OnePlus 12 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (83/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 12 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (80/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the OnePlus 12 (50/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the OnePlus 12?
The OnePlus 12 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 OnePlus 12?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the OnePlus 12 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the OnePlus 12?
The OnePlus 12 leads on camera score (83/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the OnePlus 12?
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 OnePlus 12?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The OnePlus 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.