Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+; launch prices were $499 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 73/100 vs 71/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6700); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 2,948,304).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 2948304
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2729
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 8430
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6700 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 89/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 70/100)
What makes OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra better?
- Lighter: 206g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $499
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 2 points higher (73/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra — 76/100; 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 Ace 5 Ultra are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100. In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (76/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 2948304 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2729 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 8430 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1272x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6700 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, ColorOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra by 10.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $149. OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra was $149 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (76/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air edges out the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra by just 2 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 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra — 71/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra?
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 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.