Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Realme C100i

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Realme C100i (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250; launch prices were $499 and $119. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 34/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C100i doesn't.

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Realme C100i by 38 points (72/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 93
Display 93
Camera 35
Battery 68
Portability 50
Value for money 70
Realme C100i
Performance 32
Display 55
Camera 10
Battery 55
Portability 50
Value for money 50
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 600
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1800
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Realme C100i better?
  • Lighter: 208g vs 215g
  • Cheaper at launch: $119 vs $499

  • Overall rating 34/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Realme C100i, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 38 points higher (72/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 55/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 70/100, Realme C100i — 50/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Realme C100i (93/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Realme C100i (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Realme C100i (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Realme C100i: The Realme C100i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Realme C100i
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Unisoc T7250
AnTuTu 3448524
Geekbench Single 3041 600
Geekbench Multi 9494 1800
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2688x1216 720x1570
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 80W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 8 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 64GB / 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54 IP64
Dimensions 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm 166.5×78.2×8.4 mm
Weight 215 g 208 g
Launch price $499 $119
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Realme C100i
  • Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Realme C100i
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1570
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Realme C100i
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
55
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499
Realme C100i
$119

Launch price difference: $380. Realme C100i was $380 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Realme C100i (93/100 vs 32/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Realme C100i (93/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Realme C100i (35/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Realme C100i?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Realme C100i by 38 points (72/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Realme C100i?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Realme C100i — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Realme C100i?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on camera score (35/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Realme C100i?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 32/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Realme C100i?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Realme C100i is a better fit for everyday use.