Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs OnePlus Ace 5
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the OnePlus Ace 5 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 73/100 vs 66/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6415); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 2,324,192).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
OnePlus Ace 5
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 2324192
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6415 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 65/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
What makes OnePlus Ace 5 better?
- Lighter: 206g vs 215g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the OnePlus Ace 5, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 7 points higher (73/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (76/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). 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 65/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 2324192 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6415 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 80W | |
| 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 | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 161.7×75.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Ace 5
- 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
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Ace 5
- 6415 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and OnePlus Ace 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads OnePlus Ace 5 by 40.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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OnePlus Ace 5
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
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 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 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?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air edges out the OnePlus Ace 5 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?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the OnePlus Ace 5 — 66/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the OnePlus Ace 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the OnePlus Ace 5?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users.