Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Realme 9 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Realme 9 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 48/100 (a 24-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 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 592,015); the Realme 9 Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 215g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Realme 9 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 66/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 195g vs 215g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Realme 9 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 24 points higher (72/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 46/100). 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 9 Pro (93/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro (93/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 9 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Realme 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 2003 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 164.3×75.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 9 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme 9 Pro
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Realme 9 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Realme 9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Realme 9 Pro by 482.5% in our overall performance rating.
Realme 9 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro (93/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro (93/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro (68/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 9 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Realme 9 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro by 24 points (72/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Realme 9 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Realme 9 Pro — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Realme 9 Pro?
The Realme 9 Pro leads on camera score (43/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Realme 9 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Realme 9 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Realme 9 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.