Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Samsung Galaxy A52
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A52 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; estimated prices are $499 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 63/100 vs 27/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 514,398); the Samsung Galaxy A52 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 215g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Samsung Galaxy A52
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $400 vs $499
- Better camera (43/100 vs 31/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Samsung Galaxy A52, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 36 points higher (63/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 leads (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (65/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (65/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (63/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Samsung Galaxy A52 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 159.9×75.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 189 g | |
| Price | $499 | $400 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A52
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A52
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A52
- 4500 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Samsung Galaxy A52, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Samsung Galaxy A52 by 570.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $99. Samsung Galaxy A52 is cheaper by $99.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (74/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (65/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (63/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy A52?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 by 36 points (63/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Samsung Galaxy A52?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Samsung Galaxy A52 — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy A52?
The Samsung Galaxy A52 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy A52?
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 A52?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A52 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.