Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Redmi 5 Plus
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi 5 Plus (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625; launch prices were $499 and $170. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 20/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 218,879); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 5 Plus doesn't; the Redmi 5 Plus is noticeably lighter (180g vs 215g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Redmi 5 Plus
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 218879
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 862
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 32/100)
- Lighter: 180g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $499
- Better portability (70/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Redmi 5 Plus, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 52 points higher (72/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 70/100, Redmi 5 Plus — 10/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (93/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (93/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (68/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (70/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Redmi 5 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 218879 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 862 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 158.5×75.5×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $170 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 5 Plus
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 5 Plus
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 5 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Redmi 5 Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Redmi 5 Plus by 1475.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $329. Redmi 5 Plus was $329 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (93/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (93/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (35/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (68/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (70/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Redmi 5 Plus?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus by 52 points (72/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Redmi 5 Plus?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Redmi 5 Plus — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Redmi 5 Plus?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on camera score (35/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Redmi 5 Plus?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Redmi 5 Plus?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi 5 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.