Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Redmi K40 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi K40 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 56/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4520); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 1,119,714); the Redmi K40 Pro is noticeably lighter (196g vs 215g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Redmi K40 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4520 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 196g vs 215g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Redmi K40 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 16 points higher (72/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 Pro (93/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K40 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 Pro (68/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K40 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Redmi K40 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4520 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, MIUI 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 163.7×76.4×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K40 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi K40 Pro
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K40 Pro
- 4520 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Redmi K40 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Redmi K40 Pro by 208.0% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi K40 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 Pro (93/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K40 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 Pro (68/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K40 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Redmi K40 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably better than the Redmi K40 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Redmi K40 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Redmi K40 Pro — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Redmi K40 Pro?
The Redmi K40 Pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Redmi K40 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Redmi K40 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi K40 Pro is a better fit for active users.