Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs OPPO Reno 16 Pro

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the OPPO Reno 16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; estimated prices are $499 and $661. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 72/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 3,079,298).

The OPPO Reno 16 Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 93
Display 93
Camera 35
Battery 68
Portability 50
Value for money 70
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
Performance 89
Display 84
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 54
Value for money 84
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 3079298
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2680
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 8358
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper: $499 vs $661

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 89/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
What makes OPPO Reno 16 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (94/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (84/100 vs 70/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the OPPO Reno 16 Pro, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro scores 14 points higher (86/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (83/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (84/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the OPPO Reno 16 Pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (94/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (83/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 70/100).

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.
OPPO Reno 16 Pro: The OPPO Reno 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11 Air OPPO Reno 16 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
AnTuTu 3448524 3079298
Geekbench Single 3041 2680
Geekbench Multi 9494 8358
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216 2772x1272
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 80W 80W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits 3600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm
Weight 215 g
Price $499 $661
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
  • Main: 200MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1272
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and OPPO Reno 16 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
72/100
3448524 AnTuTu
OPPO Reno 16 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
86/100 -12.0%
3079298 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads OPPO Reno 16 Pro by 12.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
$661

Price difference: $162. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is cheaper by $162.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the OPPO Reno 16 Pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (94/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (83/100 vs 68/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 70/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the OPPO Reno 16 Pro?

The OPPO Reno 16 Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the OPPO Reno 16 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the OPPO Reno 16 Pro?

The OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 35/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the OPPO Reno 16 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The OPPO Reno 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.