Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Redmi Note 12 Pro+
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1080; estimated prices are $499 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 63/100 vs 39/100 (a 24-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 200 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 729,766); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.0mm).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Redmi Note 12 Pro+
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 729766
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1032
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 2507
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 61/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 210g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $399 vs $499
- Better camera (46/100 vs 31/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (37/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Redmi Note 12 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 24 points higher (63/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ leads (46/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (46/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ are nearly equal (65/100 vs 61/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Redmi Note 12 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 729766 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 1032 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 2507 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 162.9×76.0×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 210 g | |
| Price | $499 | $399 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 12 Pro+
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 12 Pro+
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 12 Pro+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Redmi Note 12 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Redmi Note 12 Pro+ by 372.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $100. Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is cheaper by $100.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (74/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (46/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ are nearly equal (65/100 vs 61/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Redmi Note 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ by 24 points (63/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Redmi Note 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Redmi Note 12 Pro+?
The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ leads on camera score (46/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Redmi Note 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (74/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Redmi Note 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.