Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Realme X3
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Realme X3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+; estimated prices are $499 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 63/100 vs 33/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 859,084); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme X3 doesn't.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Realme X3
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 2/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 19/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 202g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $450 vs $499
- Better camera (45/100 vs 31/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (47/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Realme X3, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 30 points higher (63/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (74/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme X3 leads (45/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (65/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (74/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme X3 is a bit better (45/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (65/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Realme X3 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (47/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme X3 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (79/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Realme X3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10, Realme UI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 163.8×75.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 202 g | |
| Price | $499 | $450 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme X3
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme X3
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Realme X3
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Realme X3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Realme X3 by 301.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $49. Realme X3 is cheaper by $49.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (74/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme X3 is a bit better (45/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (65/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme X3 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (47/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme X3 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (79/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Realme X3?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Realme X3 by 30 points (63/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Realme X3?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Realme X3 — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Realme X3?
The Realme X3 leads on camera score (45/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Realme X3?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (74/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Realme X3?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Realme X3 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.