Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Samsung Galaxy M21s
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy M21s (2020) runs on the Exynos 9611. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 45/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 355,351); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M21s doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy M21s is noticeably lighter (191g vs 215g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Samsung Galaxy M21s
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 355351
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 365
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1107
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 83/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 215g
- Better camera (48/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Samsung Galaxy M21s, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 27 points higher (72/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21s leads (48/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21s (93/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21s is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21s (68/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21s is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Samsung Galaxy M21s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Exynos 9611 | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 355351 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 365 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1107 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10, One UI 2.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 420 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 159.2×75.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M21s
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M21s
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M21s
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Samsung Galaxy M21s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Samsung Galaxy M21s by 870.5% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy M21s
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21s (93/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21s is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21s (68/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21s is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy M21s?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21s by 27 points (72/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Samsung Galaxy M21s?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Samsung Galaxy M21s — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy M21s?
The Samsung Galaxy M21s leads on camera score (48/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy M21s?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Samsung Galaxy M21s?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy M21s is a better fit for everyday use.