Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Samsung Galaxy A54
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A54 (2023) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1380; estimated prices are $499 and $450. 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 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 745,870).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Samsung Galaxy A54
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 745870
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 2758
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 36/100)
- Lighter: 202g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $450 vs $499
- Better camera (47/100 vs 31/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (47/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Samsung Galaxy A54, 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 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A54 leads (47/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (65/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A54 (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A54 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (47/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A54 (65/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A54 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (47/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A54 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (79/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Samsung Galaxy A54 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 745870 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 2758 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 107 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 215 g | 202 g | |
| Price | $499 | $450 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A54
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A54
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A54
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Samsung Galaxy A54, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Samsung Galaxy A54 by 362.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $49. Samsung Galaxy A54 is cheaper by $49.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A54 (74/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A54 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (47/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A54 (65/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A54 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (47/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A54 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 A54?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A54 by 28 points (63/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Samsung Galaxy A54?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Samsung Galaxy A54 — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy A54?
The Samsung Galaxy A54 leads on camera score (47/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy A54?
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 A54?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A54 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.