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).

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.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 93
Display 93
Camera 35
Battery 68
Portability 50
Value for money 70
Realme GT 5 Pro
Performance 83
Display 94
Camera 67
Battery 80
Portability 35
Value for money 80
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • 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)
What makes Realme GT 5 Pro better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Realme GT 5 Pro: The Realme GT 5 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Realme GT 5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 32MP
67
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Realme GT 5 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2780x1264
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Realme GT 5 Pro
  • 5400 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Realme GT 5 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
72/100
3448524 AnTuTu
Realme GT 5 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
77/100 -47.2%
2342433 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Realme GT 5 Pro by 47.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499
Realme GT 5 Pro
$500

Launch price difference: $1. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $1 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.