Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Redmi K80 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi K80 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $499 and $511. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 73/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 3,068,164).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Redmi K80 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 3068164
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $511
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Redmi K80 Pro better?
- Better camera (67/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Redmi K80 Pro, the Redmi K80 Pro scores 8 points higher (81/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (87/100 vs 76/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, Redmi K80 Pro — 82/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Redmi K80 Pro are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Redmi K80 Pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Redmi K80 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 3068164 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $511 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 32MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi K80 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K80 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Redmi K80 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Redmi K80 Pro by 6.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $12. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $12 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Redmi K80 Pro are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Redmi K80 Pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (67/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Redmi K80 Pro?
The Redmi K80 Pro edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Redmi K80 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Redmi K80 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Redmi K80 Pro?
The Redmi K80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Redmi K80 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K80 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.