Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Realme GT5 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Realme GT5 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $499 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT5 Pro leads — 76/100 vs 72/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5400); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 2,402,979); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.2mm).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Realme GT5 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 2402979
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 7192
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5400 mAh
- Lighter: 215g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $700
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 35/100)
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better camera (61/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Realme GT5 Pro, the Realme GT5 Pro scores 4 points higher (76/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT5 Pro leads (61/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT5 Pro leads (80/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 70/100, Realme GT5 Pro — 64/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT5 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT5 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (61/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT5 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Realme GT5 Pro (50/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Realme GT5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 2402979 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 7192 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 161.7×75.1×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $700 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme GT5 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme GT5 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT5 Pro
- 5400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Realme GT5 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Realme GT5 Pro by 43.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $201. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $201 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT5 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT5 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (61/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT5 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Realme GT5 Pro (50/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Realme GT5 Pro?
The Realme GT5 Pro edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Realme GT5 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Realme GT5 Pro — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Realme GT5 Pro?
The Realme GT5 Pro leads on camera score (61/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Realme GT5 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Realme GT5 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Realme GT5 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.