Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Redmi Note 12 4G
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 12 4G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 44/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 467,392); the Redmi Note 12 4G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 215g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Redmi Note 12 4G
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 467392
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
- Lighter: 183g vs 215g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Redmi Note 12 4G, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 28 points higher (72/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 33/100). 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 4G (93/100 vs 33/100). 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 4G are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 4G notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (70/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Redmi Note 12 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 467392 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1396 | |
| 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 | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 165.7×76.0×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 12 4G
- Main: 50MP 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 4G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 12 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Redmi Note 12 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Redmi Note 12 4G by 637.8% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi Note 12 4G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (93/100 vs 33/100).
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 4G are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (68/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 4G notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (70/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Redmi Note 12 4G?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G by 28 points (72/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Redmi Note 12 4G?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Redmi Note 12 4G — 44/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Redmi Note 12 4G?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Redmi Note 12 4G?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi Note 12 4G is a better fit for everyday use.