Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Realme C73
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Realme C73 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $499 and $120. 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 main camera is 50 MP vs 32 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 524,785); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C73 doesn't; the Realme C73 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 215g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Realme C73
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 197g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $499
- Better portability (62/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Realme C73, 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 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (35/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 70/100, Realme C73 — 66/100; 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 C73 (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Realme C73 (35/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Realme C73 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 720x1604 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 625 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 165.7×76.2×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $120 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme C73
- Main: 32MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme C73
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Realme C73
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Realme C73, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Realme C73 by 557.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $379. Realme C73 was $379 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (93/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (93/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Realme C73 (35/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Realme C73?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Realme C73 by 30 points (72/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Realme C73?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Realme C73 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Realme C73?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on camera score (35/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Realme C73?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Realme C73?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Realme C73 is a better fit for everyday use.