Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Redmi Note 12 (Global)
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 47/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 521,686); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 12 (Global) doesn't; the Redmi Note 12 (Global) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 215g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Redmi Note 12 (Global)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 521686
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 852
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2048
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
- Lighter: 188g vs 215g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Redmi Note 12 (Global), the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 25 points higher (72/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (93/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Redmi Note 12 (Global) are nearly equal (35/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 (Global) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (67/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Redmi Note 12 (Global) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 521686 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 852 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 2048 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 165.9×76.2×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 12 (Global)
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 12 (Global)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 12 (Global)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Redmi Note 12 (Global), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Redmi Note 12 (Global) by 561.0% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi Note 12 (Global)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (93/100 vs 44/100).
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 Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Redmi Note 12 (Global) are nearly equal (35/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (68/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 (Global) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (67/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Redmi Note 12 (Global)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) by 25 points (72/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Redmi Note 12 (Global)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Redmi Note 12 (Global) — 47/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Redmi Note 12 (Global)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Redmi Note 12 (Global)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi Note 12 (Global) is a better fit for everyday use.