Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs OnePlus Nord 2
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the OnePlus Nord 2 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200; estimated prices are $499 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 63/100 vs 30/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 960,724); the OnePlus Nord 2 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 215g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
OnePlus Nord 2
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 960724
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1143
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 3353
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 6/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Lighter: 189g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $400 vs $499
- Better camera (37/100 vs 31/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the OnePlus Nord 2, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 33 points higher (63/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (74/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (65/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (74/100 vs 6/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 2 is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (65/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the OnePlus Nord 2 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (63/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord 2 is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | OnePlus Nord 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 960724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 1143 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 3353 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 215 g | 189 g | |
| Price | $499 | $400 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Nord 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OnePlus Nord 2
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Nord 2
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and OnePlus Nord 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads OnePlus Nord 2 by 259.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $99. OnePlus Nord 2 is cheaper by $99.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (74/100 vs 6/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 2 is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (65/100 vs 35/100).
design
In the "design" category, the OnePlus Nord 2 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (63/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord 2 is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the OnePlus Nord 2?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 by 33 points (63/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the OnePlus Nord 2?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the OnePlus Nord 2 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the OnePlus Nord 2?
The OnePlus Nord 2 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the OnePlus Nord 2?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (74/100 vs 6/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the OnePlus Nord 2?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus Nord 2 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.