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).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Realme C71
- 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)
- Lighter: 196g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $146 vs $499
- Better portability (64/100 vs 50/100)
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).
| 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 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme C71
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme C71
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Realme C71
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Launch price difference: $353. Realme C71 was $353 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.