Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs OPPO Reno 16
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the OPPO Reno 16 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super; launch prices were $499 and $515. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno 16 leads — 79/100 vs 72/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 2,078,850); the OPPO Reno 16 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 215g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
OPPO Reno 16
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 2078850
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1553
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 6403
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6700 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $515
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 77/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 215g
- Better camera (94/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the OPPO Reno 16, the OPPO Reno 16 scores 7 points higher (79/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 leads (94/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 70/100, OPPO Reno 16 — 82/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the OPPO Reno 16 (93/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (94/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the OPPO Reno 16 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 16 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | OPPO Reno 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 2078850 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2640x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6700 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| 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 / 1TB | |
| 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 | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $515 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OPPO Reno 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OPPO Reno 16
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
OPPO Reno 16
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and OPPO Reno 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads OPPO Reno 16 by 65.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $16. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $16 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the OPPO Reno 16 (93/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (94/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the OPPO Reno 16 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 16 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the OPPO Reno 16?
The OPPO Reno 16 edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the OPPO Reno 16?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the OPPO Reno 16 — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the OPPO Reno 16?
The OPPO Reno 16 leads on camera score (94/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the OPPO Reno 16?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the OPPO Reno 16?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The OPPO Reno 16 is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.