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; estimated prices are $499 and $385. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 63/100 vs 49/100 (a 14-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 (3,448,524 vs 1,849,271).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
OnePlus Nord 5
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 1849271
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 4817
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6800 mAh
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 64/100)
- Lighter: 211g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $385 vs $499
- Better camera (41/100 vs 31/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (36/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (83/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the OnePlus Nord 5, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 14 points higher (63/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (74/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 leads (41/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (74/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (41/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the OnePlus Nord 5 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100). In the "design" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (36/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (83/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | OnePlus Nord 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 1849271 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 1930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 4817 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2800x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 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 | |
| Price | $499 | $385 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Nord 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
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
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
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 86.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $114. OnePlus Nord 5 is cheaper by $114.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (74/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (41/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the OnePlus Nord 5 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).
design
In the "design" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (36/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (83/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord 5 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
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 63/100, the OnePlus Nord 5 — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The OnePlus Nord 5 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (74/100 vs 29/100).
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 active users, budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus Nord 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.