Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Oppo Reno16

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Oppo Reno16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4. Both devices score the same overall rating of 72/100. Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6700); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 1,282,176); the Oppo Reno16 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 215g).

Both devices scored the same rating of 72/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 93
Display 93
Camera 35
Battery 68
Portability 50
Value for money 70
Oppo Reno16
Performance 65
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 66
Portability 64
Value for money
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 1282176
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1270
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4106
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6700 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 65/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Oppo Reno16 better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 215g

  • Better camera (81/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Oppo Reno16 received the same MobileRank rating — 72/100. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno16 leads (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Oppo Reno16 (93/100 vs 65/100). 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 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Oppo Reno16 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno16 is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Oppo Reno16: The Oppo Reno16 is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Oppo Reno16
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
AnTuTu 3448524 1282176
Geekbench Single 3041 1270
Geekbench Multi 9494 4106
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.3" AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216 1216x2640
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 6700 mAh
Charging 80W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16, ColorOS 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
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Oppo Reno16
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Oppo Reno16
  • 6.3" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Oppo Reno16
  • 6700 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
66
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Oppo Reno16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
72/100
3448524 AnTuTu
Oppo Reno16 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
72/100 -169.0%
1282176 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Oppo Reno16 by 169.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499
Oppo Reno16
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Oppo Reno16 (93/100 vs 65/100).

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 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (81/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Oppo Reno16 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno16 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?

Both devices scored 72/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air.

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Oppo Reno16?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Oppo Reno16 — 72/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Oppo Reno16?

The Oppo Reno16 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Oppo Reno16?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 65/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Oppo Reno16?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Oppo Reno16 is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.