Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Redmi 11A

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) and the Redmi 11A (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 63/100 vs 16/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 11A doesn't.

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 11A by 47 points (63/100 vs 16/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 74
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 65
Design 31
Value for money 75
Redmi 11A
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 10W

  • Higher performance (74/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (31/100 vs 24/100)
  • 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 Redmi 11A better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Redmi 11A, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 47 points higher (63/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (74/100 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 Redmi 11A (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 11A (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (31/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Redmi 11A (65/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 11A 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 Redmi 11A (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.
Redmi 11A: The Redmi 11A is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Redmi 11A
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3448524
Geekbench Single 3050
Geekbench Multi 9300
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 2688x1216 720x1650
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 10W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 2GB / 3GB / 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 32GB / 64GB / 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MIUI
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm
Weight 215 g
Price $499
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Redmi 11A
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Redmi 11A
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Redmi 11A
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499
Redmi 11A
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (31/100 vs 24/100).

battery

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

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi 11A 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 Redmi 11A (75/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Redmi 11A?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 11A by 47 points (63/100 vs 16/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Redmi 11A?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Redmi 11A — 16/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Redmi 11A?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on camera score (31/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Redmi 11A?

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 Redmi 11A?

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