Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Realme GT 5 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Realme GT 5 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $499 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 5 Pro leads — 77/100 vs 72/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5400); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 2,342,433); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.2mm).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Realme GT 5 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 2342433
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 7192
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5400 mAh
- Lighter: 215g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $500
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 35/100)
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better camera (67/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Realme GT 5 Pro, the Realme GT 5 Pro scores 5 points higher (77/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 5 Pro leads (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 5 Pro leads (80/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 70/100, Realme GT 5 Pro — 80/100; 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 is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 5 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 5 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Realme GT 5 Pro (50/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Realme GT 5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 2342433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 7192 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 161.7×75.1×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $500 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme GT 5 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme GT 5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 5 Pro
- 5400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Realme GT 5 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Realme GT 5 Pro by 47.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $1 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 5 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (67/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 5 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Realme GT 5 Pro (50/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Realme GT 5 Pro?
The Realme GT 5 Pro edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Realme GT 5 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Realme GT 5 Pro — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Realme GT 5 Pro?
The Realme GT 5 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Realme GT 5 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Realme GT 5 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Realme GT 5 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.