Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Redmi Note 12S
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 12S (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 48/100 (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 108 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 493,222); the Redmi Note 12S is noticeably lighter (176g vs 215g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Redmi Note 12S
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 678
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1895
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 69/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 176g vs 215g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Redmi Note 12S, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 24 points higher (72/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 41/100). 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 12S (93/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (93/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12S is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12S notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (72/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Redmi Note 12S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 678 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1895 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 159.9×73.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 176 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 12S
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 12S
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 12S
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Redmi Note 12S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Redmi Note 12S by 599.2% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi Note 12S
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (93/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (93/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12S is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (68/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12S notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (72/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Redmi Note 12S?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S by 24 points (72/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Redmi Note 12S?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Redmi Note 12S — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Redmi Note 12S?
The Redmi Note 12S leads on camera score (44/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Redmi Note 12S?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Redmi Note 12S?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi Note 12S is a better fit for everyday use.