Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Realme GT 8 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $499 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 73/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 3,265,219).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Realme GT 8 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Lighter: 215g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $599
- Better portability (50/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 3265219
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 76/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 93/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 17 points higher (90/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (84/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 76/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, Realme GT 8 Pro — 94/100; 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 Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (98/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (84/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Realme GT 8 Pro are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Realme GT 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 161.8×76.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by 17.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (98/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (84/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (91/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Realme GT 8 Pro are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (84/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.