Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Realme GT2 Explorer Master
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 65/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 1,425,446); the Realme GT2 Explorer Master is noticeably lighter (195g vs 215g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Realme GT2 Explorer Master
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 1425446
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 195g vs 215g
- Better camera (52/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Realme GT2 Explorer Master, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 7 points higher (72/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT2 Explorer Master leads (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (93/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT2 Explorer Master notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT2 Explorer Master is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Realme GT2 Explorer Master | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 1425446 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 161.3×74.3×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme GT2 Explorer Master
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme GT2 Explorer Master
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT2 Explorer Master
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Realme GT2 Explorer Master, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Realme GT2 Explorer Master by 141.9% in our overall performance rating.
Realme GT2 Explorer Master
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (93/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT2 Explorer Master notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (52/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT2 Explorer Master is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Realme GT2 Explorer Master?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air edges out the Realme GT2 Explorer Master 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 GT2 Explorer Master?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Realme GT2 Explorer Master — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Realme GT2 Explorer Master?
The Realme GT2 Explorer Master leads on camera score (52/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Realme GT2 Explorer Master?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Realme GT2 Explorer Master?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Realme GT2 Explorer Master is a better fit for active users.