Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs OPPO Reno16 (China)
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the OPPO Reno16 (China) (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Super; launch prices were $499 and $515. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno16 (China) leads — 79/100 vs 73/100 (a 6-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 (3,265,219 vs 2,120,347); the OPPO Reno16 (China) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
OPPO Reno16 (China)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 2120347
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6405
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6700 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $515
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 77/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
What makes OPPO Reno16 (China) better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 215g
- Better camera (94/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the OPPO Reno16 (China), the OPPO Reno16 (China) scores 6 points higher (79/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (92/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 (China) leads (94/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (76/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, OPPO Reno16 (China) — 78/100; 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 OPPO Reno16 (China) (92/100 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 Reno16 (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (94/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (76/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 (China) is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | OPPO Reno16 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Super | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 2120347 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2640x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6700 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 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 | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $515 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OPPO Reno16 (China)
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OPPO Reno16 (China)
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
OPPO Reno16 (China)
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and OPPO Reno16 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads OPPO Reno16 (China) by 54.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $16. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $16 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 (China) (92/100 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 Reno16 (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (94/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (76/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 (China) is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the OPPO Reno16 (China)?
The OPPO Reno16 (China) edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the OPPO Reno16 (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the OPPO Reno16 (China) — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the OPPO Reno16 (China)?
The OPPO Reno16 (China) leads on camera score (94/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the OPPO Reno16 (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the OPPO Reno16 (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The OPPO Reno16 (China) is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.