Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Realme 9 Pro Plus

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 63/100 vs 23/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus by 40 points (63/100 vs 23/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 74
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 65
Design 31
Value for money 75
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 31
Battery 27
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (74/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Realme 9 Pro Plus better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Realme 9 Pro Plus, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 40 points higher (63/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (65/100 vs 27/100). 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 Realme 9 Pro Plus (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 31/100. In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (65/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (50/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (75/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Realme 9 Pro Plus: The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Realme 9 Pro Plus
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G
AnTuTu 3448524
Geekbench Single 3050
Geekbench Multi 9300
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.4" Super AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 80W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, Realme UI 3.0
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm
Weight 215 g
Price $499
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Realme 9 Pro Plus
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Realme 9 Pro Plus
  • 6.4" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Realme 9 Pro Plus
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
27
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (74/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 31/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (65/100 vs 27/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (50/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (75/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus by 40 points (63/100 vs 23/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Realme 9 Pro Plus?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Realme 9 Pro Plus — 23/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?

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 Realme 9 Pro Plus?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use.