Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Redmi 13 5G

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi 13 5G (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 49/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5030); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP.

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 13 5G by 23 points (72/100 vs 49/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 93
Display 93
Camera 35
Battery 68
Portability 50
Value for money 70
Redmi 13 5G
Performance
Display 66
Camera 40
Battery 47
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5030 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Redmi 13 5G better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 205g vs 215g

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (53/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Redmi 13 5G, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 23 points higher (72/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Redmi 13 5G (93/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi 13 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Redmi 13 5G (68/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 13 5G and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Redmi 13 5G: The Redmi 13 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Redmi 13 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE
AnTuTu 3448524
Geekbench Single 3041
Geekbench Multi 9494
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2688x1216 1080x2460
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 5030 mAh
Charging 80W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 14, HyperOS, up to 2 major Android upgrades
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits 550 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP53
Dimensions 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm 168.6×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 215 g 205 g
Launch price $499
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Redmi 13 5G
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 13MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Redmi 13 5G
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Redmi 13 5G
  • 5030 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
47
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499
Redmi 13 5G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Redmi 13 5G (93/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi 13 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Redmi 13 5G (68/100 vs 47/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi 13 5G and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Redmi 13 5G?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 13 5G by 23 points (72/100 vs 49/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Redmi 13 5G?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Redmi 13 5G — 49/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Redmi 13 5G?

The Redmi 13 5G leads on camera score (40/100 vs 35/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Redmi 13 5G?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi 13 5G is a better fit for everyday use.