Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Realme 12 Pro+

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Realme 12 Pro+ (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2; estimated prices are $499 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 63/100 vs 40/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 794,638); the Realme 12 Pro+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 215g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro+ by 23 points (63/100 vs 40/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 74
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 65
Design 31
Value for money 75
Realme 12 Pro+
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 60
Battery 36
Design 62
Value for money 82
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 794638
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1015
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 2687
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (74/100 vs 1/100)
  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Realme 12 Pro+ better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 215g
  • Cheaper: $400 vs $499

  • Better camera (60/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Realme 12 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 23 points higher (63/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (74/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Pro+ leads (60/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (65/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro+ (74/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (60/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro+ (65/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (62/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 12 Pro+ is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Realme 12 Pro+: The Realme 12 Pro+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Realme 12 Pro+
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
AnTuTu 3448524 794638
Geekbench Single 3050 1015
Geekbench Multi 9300 2687
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" OLED
Resolution 2688x1216
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits 950 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP65
Dimensions 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm 161.5×74.0×8.8 mm
Weight 215 g 190 g
Price $499 $400
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Realme 12 Pro+
  • Main: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 32MP
60
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Realme 12 Pro+
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Realme 12 Pro+
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Realme 12 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
63/100
3448524 AnTuTu
Realme 12 Pro+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
40/100 -334.0%
794638 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Realme 12 Pro+ by 334.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499
Realme 12 Pro+
$400

Price difference: $99. Realme 12 Pro+ is cheaper by $99.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro+ (74/100 vs 1/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (60/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro+ (65/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (62/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Realme 12 Pro+ is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Realme 12 Pro+?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro+ by 23 points (63/100 vs 40/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Realme 12 Pro+?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Realme 12 Pro+ — 40/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Realme 12 Pro+?

The Realme 12 Pro+ leads on camera score (60/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Realme 12 Pro+?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (74/100 vs 1/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Realme 12 Pro+?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Realme 12 Pro+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.