Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Realme GT 6
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Realme GT 6 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3; launch prices were $499 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 73/100 vs 70/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 1,809,566); the Realme GT 6 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Realme GT 6
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 1809566
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Realme GT 6 better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $499
- Better camera (61/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Realme GT 6, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 3 points higher (73/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 6 leads (61/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, Realme GT 6 — 64/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Realme GT 6 (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 6 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (61/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (76/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 6 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Realme GT 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 1809566 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Realme UI 5.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 162.0×75.1×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme GT 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme GT 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 6
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Realme GT 6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Realme GT 6 by 80.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $49. Realme GT 6 was $49 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Realme GT 6 (92/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 6 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (61/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (76/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 6 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Realme GT 6?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air edges out the Realme GT 6 by just 3 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 6?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Realme GT 6 — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Realme GT 6?
The Realme GT 6 leads on camera score (61/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Realme GT 6?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Realme GT 6?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Realme GT 6 is a better fit for active users.