Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs OnePlus 15s
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $499 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 83/100 vs 73/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15s has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 3,265,219); the OnePlus 15s is noticeably lighter (195g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
OnePlus 15s
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $700
- Overall rating 73/100
What makes OnePlus 15s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 3265219
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 215g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 76/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the OnePlus 15s, the OnePlus 15s scores 10 points higher (83/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (53/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (89/100 vs 76/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, OnePlus 15s — 80/100; 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 15s is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (95/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (53/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (89/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | OnePlus 15s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2640x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 215 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and OnePlus 15s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by 17.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $201. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $201 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (95/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (53/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (89/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the OnePlus 15s?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the OnePlus 15s — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s leads on camera score (53/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (98/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the OnePlus 15s?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.