Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs OnePlus Nord CE5
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the OnePlus Nord CE5 (2025) runs on the Dimensity 8350 Apex; launch prices were $499 and $295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 73/100 vs 61/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord CE5 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 7000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 1,696,968); the OnePlus Nord CE5 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
OnePlus Nord CE5
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 1696968
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4313
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord CE5 better?
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 7000 mAh
- Lighter: 199g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $295 vs $499
- Better portability (57/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the OnePlus Nord CE5, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 12 points higher (73/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (92/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, OnePlus Nord CE5 — 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 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). 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 (76/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | OnePlus Nord CE5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Dimensity 8350 Apex | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 1696968 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" Fluid AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1430 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 163.6×76.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $295 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Nord CE5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OnePlus Nord CE5
- 6.8" Fluid AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Nord CE5
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and OnePlus Nord CE5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads OnePlus Nord CE5 by 92.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $204. OnePlus Nord CE5 was $204 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (92/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
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 (76/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the OnePlus Nord CE5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord CE5 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the OnePlus Nord CE5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the OnePlus Nord CE5 — 61/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the OnePlus Nord CE5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the OnePlus Nord CE5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The OnePlus Nord CE5 is a better fit for active users.