Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; launch prices were $499 and $661. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads — 87/100 vs 73/100 (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 (3,265,219 vs 3,032,039).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 3032039
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2725
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 8932
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $661
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 90/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
What makes OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 215g
- Better camera (94/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 76/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China), the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) scores 14 points higher (87/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads (94/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) — 88/100; 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 and the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100). 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 Reno16 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (94/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 3032039 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2725 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 8932 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2772x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 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 | 161.3×76.4×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $661 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OPPO Reno16 Pro (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 Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and OPPO Reno16 Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) by 7.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $162. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $162 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100).
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 Reno16 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (94/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) 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 Reno16 Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads on camera score (94/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the OPPO Reno16 Pro (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 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.