Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Oppo Reno12 (China)

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Oppo Reno12 (China) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 63/100 vs 41/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Oppo Reno12 (China) is noticeably lighter (179g vs 215g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno12 (China) by 22 points (63/100 vs 41/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 74
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 65
Design 31
Value for money 75
Oppo Reno12 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 62
Battery 51
Design 76
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (74/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Oppo Reno12 (China) better?
  • Lighter: 179g vs 215g

  • Better camera (62/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Oppo Reno12 (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 22 points higher (63/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) leads (62/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (65/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno12 (China) (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (62/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (76/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Oppo Reno12 (China) (75/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Oppo Reno12 (China): The Oppo Reno12 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Oppo Reno12 (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 8250
AnTuTu 3448524
Geekbench Single 3050
Geekbench Multi 9300
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" 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
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 14, ColorOS 14.1
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP65
Dimensions 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm 161.4×74.8×7.3 mm
Weight 215 g 179 g
Price $499
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Oppo Reno12 (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
62
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Oppo Reno12 (China)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Oppo Reno12 (China)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499
Oppo Reno12 (China)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno12 (China) (74/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (62/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (76/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Oppo Reno12 (China) (75/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Oppo Reno12 (China)?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno12 (China) by 22 points (63/100 vs 41/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Oppo Reno12 (China)?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Oppo Reno12 (China) — 41/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Oppo Reno12 (China)?

The Oppo Reno12 (China) leads on camera score (62/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Oppo Reno12 (China)?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (74/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Oppo Reno12 (China)?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Oppo Reno12 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.