Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Redmi K80
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi K80 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $499 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 73/100 vs 67/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6550); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 2,277,927).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Redmi K80
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 2277927
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6550 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Redmi K80 better?
- Lighter: 213g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $499
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Redmi K80, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 6 points higher (73/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (92/100 vs 82/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, Redmi K80 — 68/100; 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 is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Redmi K80 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Redmi K80 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 2277927 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6550 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 90W | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | 160.3×75.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $345 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K80
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi K80
- 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
- 6550 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Redmi K80, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Redmi K80 by 43.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $154. Redmi K80 was $154 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Redmi K80 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Redmi K80?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air edges out the Redmi K80 by just 6 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?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Redmi K80 — 67/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Redmi K80?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Redmi K80?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K80 is a better fit for gamers and power users.