Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Redmi Turbo 3
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Turbo 3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 73/100 vs 63/100 (a 10-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 (3,265,219 vs 1,689,352); the Redmi Turbo 3 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Redmi Turbo 3
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 1689352
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 3 better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 215g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Redmi Turbo 3, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 10 points higher (73/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (76/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 3 (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 3 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 3 (76/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 3 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (73/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Redmi Turbo 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 1689352 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1220x2712 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 2400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 160.5×74.4×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Turbo 3
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Turbo 3
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1220x2712
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Redmi Turbo 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Redmi Turbo 3 by 93.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 3 (92/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 3 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 3 (76/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 3 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (73/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Redmi Turbo 3?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably better than the Redmi Turbo 3 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Redmi Turbo 3?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Redmi Turbo 3 — 63/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Redmi Turbo 3?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Redmi Turbo 3?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi Turbo 3 is a better fit for active users.