Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs OnePlus 15
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $499 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 73/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,606,149 vs 3,265,219).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
OnePlus 15
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $799
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3606149 vs 3265219
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Lighter: 213g vs 215g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the OnePlus 15, the OnePlus 15 scores 13 points higher (86/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 76/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, OnePlus 15 — 86/100; 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 OnePlus 15 is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (89/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | OnePlus 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 3606149 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and OnePlus 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by 9.5% 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 OnePlus 15 is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (89/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the OnePlus 15?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the OnePlus 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the OnePlus 15?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.