Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Realme C71

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Realme C71 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7250; launch prices were $499 and $146. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 42/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Realme C71 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 215g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Realme C71 by 30 points (72/100 vs 42/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 93
Display 93
Camera 35
Battery 68
Portability 50
Value for money 70
Realme C71
Performance 32
Display 55
Camera 30
Battery 66
Portability 64
Value for money 60
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 600
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1800
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Realme C71 better?
  • Lighter: 196g vs 215g
  • Cheaper at launch: $146 vs $499

  • Better portability (64/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Realme C71, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 30 points higher (72/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 70/100, Realme C71 — 60/100; 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 C71 (93/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Realme C71 (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Realme C71 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C71 is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Realme C71: The Realme C71 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Realme C71
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Unisoc T7250
AnTuTu 3448524
Geekbench Single 3041 600
Geekbench Multi 9494 1800
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 2688x1216 720x1604
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 80W 45W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 64GB / 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits 725 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm 165.8×75.9×7.8 mm
Weight 215 g 196 g
Launch price $499 $146
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Realme C71
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Realme C71
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1604
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Realme C71
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499
Realme C71
$146

Launch price difference: $353. Realme C71 was $353 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Realme C71 (93/100 vs 32/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Realme C71 (93/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Realme C71 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme C71 is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Realme C71?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Realme C71 by 30 points (72/100 vs 42/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Realme C71?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Realme C71 — 42/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Realme C71?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Realme C71?

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 C71?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Realme C71 is a better fit for everyday use.