Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Redmi Note 12R
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 12R (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 43/100 (a 29-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 560,863); the Redmi Note 12R is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Redmi Note 12R
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 560863
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2249
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 54/100)
- Lighter: 199g vs 215g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Redmi Note 12R, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 29 points higher (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (93/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (93/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12R is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Redmi Note 12R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 560863 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 2249 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 12R
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 12R
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 12R
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Redmi Note 12R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Redmi Note 12R by 514.9% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi Note 12R
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (93/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (93/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (68/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12R is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Redmi Note 12R?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R by 29 points (72/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Redmi Note 12R?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Redmi Note 12R — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Redmi Note 12R?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Redmi Note 12R?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Redmi Note 12R?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi Note 12R is a better fit for everyday use.