Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 49/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 592,015); the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite is noticeably lighter (195g vs 215g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 66/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 195g vs 215g
- Better camera (41/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 23 points higher (72/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (93/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (93/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite is a bit better (41/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (68/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 2003 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, OxygenOS 13.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 680 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 165.5×76.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite by 482.5% in our overall performance rating.
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
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In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (93/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (93/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite is a bit better (41/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (68/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite by 23 points (72/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite?
The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite leads on camera score (41/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.