Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs OnePlus Nord 5
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the OnePlus Nord 5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3; launch prices were $499 and $385. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 73/100 vs 67/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6800); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 1,848,224).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
OnePlus Nord 5
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 1848224
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6800 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 66/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord 5 better?
- Lighter: 211g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $385 vs $499
- Better camera (44/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the OnePlus Nord 5, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 6 points higher (73/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (76/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, OnePlus Nord 5 — 64/100; 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 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (76/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | OnePlus Nord 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 1848224 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2800x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1800 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 | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $385 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Nord 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and OnePlus Nord 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads OnePlus Nord 5 by 76.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $114. OnePlus Nord 5 was $114 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (92/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (76/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air edges out the OnePlus Nord 5 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the OnePlus Nord 5 — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The OnePlus Nord 5 leads on camera score (44/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The OnePlus Nord 5 is a better fit for active users.