Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Realme GT 8

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $499 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 73/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 3,126,402).

The Realme GT 8 edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air

Performance 92
Display 93
Camera 35
Battery 76
Portability 50
Value for money 68

Realme GT 8

Performance 91
Display 98
Camera 56
Battery 85
Portability 50
Value for money 94

What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 3126402
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 100W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)

What makes Realme GT 8 better?

  • Lighter: 209g vs 215g
  • Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $499

  • Better camera (56/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 76/100)
  • Better display (98/100 vs 93/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 7 points higher (80/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, Realme GT 8 — 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 Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Realme GT 8: The Realme GT 8 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 8
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3265219 3126402
Geekbench Single 3013 3013
Geekbench Multi 9287 9287
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216 1440x3136
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 120W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits —
NFC yes —
Protection IP54 —
Dimensions 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm —
Weight 215 g 209 g
Launch price $499 $350

Camera comparison

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

Realme GT 8

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
56
camera

Display comparison

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display

Realme GT 8

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3136
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
98
display

Battery and charging

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
76
battery

Realme GT 8

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
85
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100
3265219 AnTuTu
Realme GT 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
80/100 -4.4%
3126402 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Realme GT 8 by 4.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air

$499

Realme GT 8

$350

Launch price difference: $149. Realme GT 8 was $149 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 93/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (56/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 76/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Realme GT 8?

The Realme GT 8 edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by just 7 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 8?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Realme GT 8?

The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 35/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Realme GT 8?

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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.