Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs OnePlus Nord CE3
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the OnePlus Nord CE3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 54/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 806,420); the OnePlus Nord CE3 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 215g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
OnePlus Nord CE3
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 806420
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1126
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3034
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
- Lighter: 184g vs 215g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the OnePlus Nord CE3, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 18 points higher (72/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE3 (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100. In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE3 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (67/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | OnePlus Nord CE3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 806420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1126 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 3034 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Fluid AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, OxygenOS 13.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 162.7×75.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 184 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Nord CE3
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OnePlus Nord CE3
- 6.7" Fluid AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Nord CE3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and OnePlus Nord CE3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads OnePlus Nord CE3 by 327.6% in our overall performance rating.
OnePlus Nord CE3
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE3 (93/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE3 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (67/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the OnePlus Nord CE3?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord CE3 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the OnePlus Nord CE3?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the OnePlus Nord CE3 — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the OnePlus Nord CE3?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the OnePlus Nord CE3?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The OnePlus Nord CE3 is a better fit for everyday use.