Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Samsung Galaxy A52s
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A52s (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G; estimated prices are $499 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 63/100 vs 35/100 (a 28-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 781,542); the Samsung Galaxy A52s is noticeably lighter (189g vs 215g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Samsung Galaxy A52s
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 781542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 1/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 25/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $449 vs $499
- Better camera (48/100 vs 31/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Samsung Galaxy A52s, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 28 points higher (63/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (74/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s leads (48/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (65/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s (74/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (48/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s (65/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (63/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (79/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Samsung Galaxy A52s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 781542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 215 g | 189 g | |
| Price | $499 | $449 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A52s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A52s
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A52s
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Samsung Galaxy A52s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Samsung Galaxy A52s by 341.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $50. Samsung Galaxy A52s is cheaper by $50.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s (74/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (48/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s (65/100 vs 25/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s 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 A52s and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (79/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy A52s?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s by 28 points (63/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Samsung Galaxy A52s?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Samsung Galaxy A52s — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy A52s?
The Samsung Galaxy A52s leads on camera score (48/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy A52s?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (74/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Samsung Galaxy A52s?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A52s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.