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; estimated prices are $499 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 72/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 3,119,308).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Realme GT 8
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 3119308
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 92/100)
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 209g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $350 vs $499
- Better camera (56/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 93/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 70/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 8 points higher (80/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (100/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100). 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 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (100/100 vs 70/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 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 | |
| Price | $499 | $350 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Realme GT 8 by 10.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $149. Realme GT 8 is cheaper by $149.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100).
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 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (85/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (100/100 vs 70/100).
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 8 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 72/100, 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. The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.