Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs OPPO Reno 16C
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the OPPO Reno 16C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy; launch prices were $499 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 65/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 877,641); the OPPO Reno 16C is noticeably lighter (195g vs 215g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
OPPO Reno 16C
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 877641
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2813
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
- Lighter: 195g vs 215g
- Better camera (64/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the OPPO Reno 16C, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 7 points higher (72/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16C leads (64/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16C leads (80/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 70/100, OPPO Reno 16C — 56/100; 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 significantly outperforms the OPPO Reno 16C (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, the OPPO Reno 16C notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (64/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16C is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 16C is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | OPPO Reno 16C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 877641 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2372 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 158.2×74.9×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $499 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OPPO Reno 16C
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OPPO Reno 16C
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2372
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
OPPO Reno 16C
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and OPPO Reno 16C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads OPPO Reno 16C by 292.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the OPPO Reno 16C (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, the OPPO Reno 16C notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (64/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16C is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 16C is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the OPPO Reno 16C?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air edges out the OPPO Reno 16C 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 16C?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the OPPO Reno 16C — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the OPPO Reno 16C?
The OPPO Reno 16C leads on camera score (64/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the OPPO Reno 16C?
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 OPPO Reno 16C?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The OPPO Reno 16C is a better fit for those who care about battery life.