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 72/100 (a 8-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 (3,448,524 vs 2,401,788); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.2mm).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
OnePlus 12
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 2401788
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2200
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 7100
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5400 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 220g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $799
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 83/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 35/100)
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better camera (83/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the OnePlus 12, the OnePlus 12 scores 8 points higher (80/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 12 leads (83/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 12 leads (80/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 70/100, OnePlus 12 — 72/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 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 is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the OnePlus 12 (50/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | OnePlus 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 2401788 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 2200 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 7100 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 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 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
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
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 12
- 5400 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:10 hrs, total 28:16 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
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 43.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $300. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $300 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 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 is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the OnePlus 12 (50/100 vs 35/100).
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 8 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 72/100, 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 (93/100 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. The OnePlus 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.