Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs OnePlus 16
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 73/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 3,265,219).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
OnePlus 16
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Overall rating 73/100
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 3265219
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 7000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 76/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the OnePlus 16, the OnePlus 16 scores 22 points higher (95/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (95/100 vs 76/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | OnePlus 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 4627389 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 215 g | — | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and OnePlus 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by 29.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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OnePlus 16
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (90/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (95/100 vs 76/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by 22 points (95/100 vs 73/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the OnePlus 16?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the OnePlus 16 — 95/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the OnePlus 16?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.