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+; estimated prices are $499 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 63/100 vs 60/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Ultra has the bigger battery (7410 mAh vs 7000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 2,876,004).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air edges out the Redmi K80 Ultra by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 74
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 65
Design 31
Value for money 75
Redmi K80 Ultra
Performance 61
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 72
Design 26
Value for money 86
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 2876004
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 2729
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 8430
  • Lighter: 215g vs 219g

  • Higher performance (74/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 26/100)
What makes Redmi K80 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 7410 vs 7000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Cheaper: $350 vs $499

  • Better camera (32/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Redmi K80 Ultra, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 3 points higher (63/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (74/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (74/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (72/100 vs 65/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (31/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100).

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi K80 Ultra: The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Redmi K80 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
AnTuTu 3448524 2876004
Geekbench Single 3050 2729
Geekbench Multi 9300 8430
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" OLED
Resolution 2688x1216 1280x2772
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 7410 mAh
Charging 80W 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
Price $499 $350
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Redmi K80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Redmi K80 Ultra
  • 6.8" OLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Redmi K80 Ultra
  • 7410 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
63/100
3448524 AnTuTu
Redmi K80 Ultra MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
60/100 -19.9%
2876004 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Redmi K80 Ultra by 19.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499
Redmi K80 Ultra
$350

Price difference: $149. Redmi K80 Ultra is cheaper by $149.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (74/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (72/100 vs 65/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (31/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air edges out the Redmi K80 Ultra by just 3 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 Ultra?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Redmi K80 Ultra — 60/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (74/100 vs 61/100).

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 active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.