Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Samsung Galaxy A03
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) and the Samsung Galaxy A03 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 63/100 vs 16/100 (a 47-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 48 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A03 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 215g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Samsung Galaxy A03
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 23/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 196g vs 215g
- Better design/ergonomics (55/100 vs 31/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Samsung Galaxy A03, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 47 points higher (63/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (65/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (31/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (65/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (55/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Samsung Galaxy A03 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | — | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" PLS TFT | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 196 g | |
| Price | $499 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A03
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A03
- 6.5" PLS TFT
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A03
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A03
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (74/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (31/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (65/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (55/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 by 47 points (63/100 vs 16/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Samsung Galaxy A03 — 16/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on camera score (31/100 vs 23/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy A03?
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 Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A03 is a better fit for everyday use.