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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Realme GT 8
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.
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
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
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 leads Realme GT 8 by 4.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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.