Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e; launch prices were $499 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 73/100 vs 66/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 7000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 2,536,961); the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is noticeably lighter (200g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 2536961
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 7478
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 84/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
What makes OnePlus Ace 5 Racing better?
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 7000 mAh
- Lighter: 200g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $499
- Better portability (57/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 7 points higher (73/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, OnePlus Ace 5 Racing — 82/100; 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 is a bit better (92/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | OnePlus Ace 5 Racing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 2536961 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 7478 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, ColorOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 163.6×76.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $250 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and OnePlus Ace 5 Racing, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads OnePlus Ace 5 Racing by 28.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $249. OnePlus Ace 5 Racing was $249 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (92/100 vs 84/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air edges out the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing — 66/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 84/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.