Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Poco C40
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 63/100 vs 11/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.2mm).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Poco C40
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 204g vs 215g
- Better design/ergonomics (45/100 vs 31/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Poco C40, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 52 points higher (63/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (65/100 vs 45/100). 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 Poco C40 (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Poco C40 (65/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Poco C40 is a bit better (45/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Poco C40 (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Poco C40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | JLQ | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 720x1650 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 204 g | |
| Price | $499 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco C40
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco C40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Poco C40
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Poco C40
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (74/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (31/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Poco C40 (65/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco C40 is a bit better (45/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Poco C40 (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Poco C40?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Poco C40 by 52 points (63/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Poco C40?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Poco C40 — 11/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Poco C40?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on camera score (31/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Poco C40?
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 Poco C40?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use.