Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs OnePlus 9 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the OnePlus 9 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $499 and $969. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 64/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 1,185,805); the OnePlus 9 Pro is noticeably lighter (197g vs 215g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
OnePlus 9 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 1185805
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $969
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 90/100)
- Lighter: 197g vs 215g
- Better camera (59/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the OnePlus 9 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 8 points higher (72/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro leads (59/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 70/100, OnePlus 9 Pro — 40/100; 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 notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (93/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the OnePlus 9 Pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (59/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | OnePlus 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 1185805 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 3216x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 122 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 163.2×73.6×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $969 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 9 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OnePlus 9 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3216x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 9 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and OnePlus 9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads OnePlus 9 Pro by 190.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $470. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $470 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (93/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the OnePlus 9 Pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (59/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the OnePlus 9 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air edges out the OnePlus 9 Pro 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 9 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the OnePlus 9 Pro — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the OnePlus 9 Pro?
The OnePlus 9 Pro leads on camera score (59/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the OnePlus 9 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the OnePlus 9 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The OnePlus 9 Pro is a better fit for active users.