Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs OnePlus 15R
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the OnePlus 15R (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $499 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 73/100 vs 72/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15R has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 7000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 3,039,097).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
OnePlus 15R
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 3039097
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 9119
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $599
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 90/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 69/100)
What makes OnePlus 15R better?
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 213g vs 215g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the OnePlus 15R, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 1 points higher (73/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, OnePlus 15R — 58/100; 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 OnePlus 15R are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15R and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15R is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | OnePlus 15R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 3039097 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2800x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 15R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OnePlus 15R
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15R
- 7400 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:57 hrs, total 38:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and OnePlus 15R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads OnePlus 15R by 7.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the OnePlus 15R are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15R and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15R is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100).
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 15R?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air edges out the OnePlus 15R by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the OnePlus 15R?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the OnePlus 15R — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the OnePlus 15R?
The OnePlus 15R leads on camera score (40/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the OnePlus 15R?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The OnePlus 15R is a better fit for gamers and power users.