Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Samsung Galaxy M04
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy M04 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 25/100 (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 13 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 199,111); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M04 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy M04 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 215g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Samsung Galaxy M04
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 39/100)
- Lighter: 188g vs 215g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Samsung Galaxy M04, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 47 points higher (72/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 19/100). 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 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M04 (93/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M04 (93/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M04 (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M04 (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M04 is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Samsung Galaxy M04 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| 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 | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M04
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M04
- 6.5" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M04
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Samsung Galaxy M04, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Samsung Galaxy M04 by 1632.0% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy M04
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M04 (93/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M04 (93/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M04 (35/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M04 (68/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M04 is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy M04?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M04 by 47 points (72/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Samsung Galaxy M04?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Samsung Galaxy M04 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy M04?
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 M04?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Samsung Galaxy M04?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy M04 is a better fit for everyday use.