Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Realme Note 80

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Realme Note 80 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 33/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Note 80 doesn't; the Realme Note 80 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 215g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Realme Note 80 by 39 points (72/100 vs 33/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 93
Display 93
Camera 35
Battery 68
Portability 50
Value for money 70
Realme Note 80
Performance 32
Display 43
Camera 10
Battery 52
Portability 62
Value for money
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 600
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1800
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Realme Note 80 better?
  • Lighter: 197g vs 215g

  • Better portability (62/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Realme Note 80, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 39 points higher (72/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Realme Note 80 (93/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Realme Note 80 (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Realme Note 80 (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Realme Note 80 (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Note 80 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Realme Note 80: The Realme Note 80 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Realme Note 80
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Unisoc T7250
AnTuTu 3448524
Geekbench Single 3041 600
Geekbench Multi 9494 1800
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" LCD
Resolution 2688x1216 720x1600
Refresh rate 144 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 6300 mAh
Charging 80W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 8 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 15, Realme UI 5.0
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits 450 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54 IP54
Dimensions 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm 167.2×76.6×7.9 mm
Weight 215 g 197 g
Launch price $499
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Realme Note 80
  • Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Realme Note 80
  • 6.7" LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Realme Note 80
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499
Realme Note 80
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Realme Note 80 (93/100 vs 32/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Realme Note 80 (93/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Realme Note 80 (35/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Realme Note 80 (68/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme Note 80 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Realme Note 80?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Realme Note 80 by 39 points (72/100 vs 33/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Realme Note 80?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Realme Note 80 — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Realme Note 80?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on camera score (35/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Realme Note 80?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 32/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Realme Note 80?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Realme Note 80 is a better fit for everyday use.