Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs OnePlus Nord 6
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the OnePlus Nord 6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4; launch prices were $499 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 73/100 vs 68/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 6 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 2,314,061).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
OnePlus Nord 6
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 2314061
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6649
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 47/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord 6 better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 210g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $499
- Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the OnePlus Nord 6, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 5 points higher (73/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (92/100 vs 81/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, OnePlus Nord 6 — 62/100; 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 is a bit better (92/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the OnePlus Nord 6 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | OnePlus Nord 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 2314061 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2072 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 6649 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 162.5×77.5×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $420 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Nord 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OnePlus Nord 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Nord 6
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and OnePlus Nord 6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads OnePlus Nord 6 by 41.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $79. OnePlus Nord 6 was $79 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (92/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the OnePlus Nord 6 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the OnePlus Nord 6?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air edges out the OnePlus Nord 6 by just 5 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 6?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the OnePlus Nord 6 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the OnePlus Nord 6?
The OnePlus Nord 6 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the OnePlus Nord 6?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the OnePlus Nord 6?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The OnePlus Nord 6 is a better fit for gamers and power users.