Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Redmi K80 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi K80 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+; launch prices were $499 and $350. Both devices score the same overall rating of 73/100. Key differences: the Redmi K80 Ultra has the bigger battery (7410 mAh vs 7000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 2,874,956).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Redmi K80 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 2874956
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2729
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 8430
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 215g vs 219g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K80 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 7410 vs 7000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $499
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 76/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
Comparison verdict
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Redmi K80 Ultra received the same MobileRank rating — 73/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 76/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, Redmi K80 Ultra — 80/100; 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 Ultra are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Redmi K80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 2874956 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2729 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 8430 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7410 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 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 | — | |
| Weight | 215 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 7410 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Redmi K80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Redmi K80 Ultra by 13.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $149. Redmi K80 Ultra was $149 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Redmi K80 Ultra are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
Both devices scored 73/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (92/100 vs 89/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Redmi K80 Ultra — 73/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.