Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Realme V21
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) and the Realme V21 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 63/100 vs 10/100 (a 53-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 V21 doesn't.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Realme V21
- 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)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 31/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Realme V21, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 53 points higher (63/100 vs 10/100). 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 V21 (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Realme V21 (65/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme V21 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (50/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Realme V21 (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Realme V21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | — | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" TFT | |
| 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 | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 215 g | — | |
| Price | $499 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Realme V21
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme V21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (74/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (31/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Realme V21 (65/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme V21 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (50/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Realme V21 (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Realme V21?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Realme V21 by 53 points (63/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Realme V21?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Realme V21 — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Realme V21?
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 V21?
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 V21?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.