Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Realme realme V23i

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Realme realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 63/100 vs 11/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme realme V23i doesn't; the Realme realme V23i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 215g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i by 52 points (63/100 vs 11/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 74
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 65
Design 31
Value for money 75
Realme realme V23i
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 68
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (74/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (31/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Realme realme V23i better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 215g

  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Realme realme V23i, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 52 points higher (63/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (65/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Realme realme V23i (65/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (68/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Realme realme V23i (75/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Realme realme V23i: The Realme realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Realme realme V23i
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
AnTuTu 3448524
Geekbench Single 3050
Geekbench Multi 9300
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" LCD IPS
Resolution 2688x1216 720x1612
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm
Weight 215 g 185 g
Price $499
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Realme realme V23i
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Realme realme V23i
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Realme realme V23i
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499
Realme realme V23i
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (74/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (31/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Realme realme V23i (65/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (68/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Realme realme V23i (75/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Realme realme V23i?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i by 52 points (63/100 vs 11/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Realme realme V23i?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Realme realme V23i — 11/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Realme realme V23i?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on camera score (31/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Realme realme V23i?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (74/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Realme realme V23i?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Realme realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.