Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Realme Neo8
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $499 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 73/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 3,222,272).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Realme Neo8
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 3222272
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 9119
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $429 vs $499
- Better camera (56/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 4 points higher (77/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, Realme Neo8 — 80/100; 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 Neo8 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (76/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 80W | |
| 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 | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme Neo8
- 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 Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Realme Neo8 by 1.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $70. Realme Neo8 was $70 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (56/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (76/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 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 Neo8?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Realme Neo8?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.