Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Realme 12 Lite
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Realme 12 Lite (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 41/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 467,392); the Realme 12 Lite is noticeably lighter (185g vs 215g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Realme 12 Lite
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 467392
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 54/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 215g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Realme 12 Lite, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 31 points higher (72/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (93/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (93/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Lite and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Lite notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (72/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Realme 12 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 467392 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1396 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Realme UI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 950 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 164.6×75.4×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 12 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme 12 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Realme 12 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Realme 12 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Realme 12 Lite by 637.8% in our overall performance rating.
Realme 12 Lite
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (93/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (93/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Lite and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (68/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Lite notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (72/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Realme 12 Lite?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite by 31 points (72/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Realme 12 Lite?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Realme 12 Lite — 41/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Realme 12 Lite?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Realme 12 Lite?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Realme 12 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.