Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Samsung Galaxy A10
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A10 (2019) runs on the Exynos 7884; launch prices were $499 and $160. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 14/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A10 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A10 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 215g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Samsung Galaxy A10
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 254
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 802
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3400 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 32/100)
- Lighter: 168g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $160 vs $499
- Better portability (80/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Samsung Galaxy A10, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 58 points higher (72/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 70/100, Samsung Galaxy A10 — 0/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (93/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (93/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (68/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A10 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (80/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Samsung Galaxy A10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Exynos 7884 | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 254 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 802 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 155.6×75.6×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $160 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A10
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A10
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A10
- 3400 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Launch price difference: $339. Samsung Galaxy A10 was $339 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (93/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (93/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (35/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (68/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A10 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (80/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy A10?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 by 58 points (72/100 vs 14/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Samsung Galaxy A10?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Samsung Galaxy A10 — 14/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy A10?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on camera score (35/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy A10?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Samsung Galaxy A10?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy A10 is a better fit for everyday use.