Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Samsung Galaxy S10e
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S10e (2019) runs on the Samsung Exynos 9820; launch prices were $499 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 40/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 745,471); the Samsung Galaxy S10e is noticeably lighter (150g vs 215g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Samsung Galaxy S10e
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 745471
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2322
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3100 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $749
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 59/100)
- Lighter: 150g vs 215g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Samsung Galaxy S10e, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 32 points higher (72/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (35/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 70/100, Samsung Galaxy S10e — 0/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10e (93/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10e (93/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10e (35/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10e (68/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10e significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (84/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Samsung Galaxy S10e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 9820 | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 745471 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1001 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 2322 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.8" Dynamic AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2280x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3100 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 142.2×69.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 150 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $749 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S10e
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 10MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S10e
- 5.8" Dynamic AMOLED
- Resolution: 2280x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S10e
- 3100 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Samsung Galaxy S10e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Samsung Galaxy S10e by 362.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $250. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $250 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10e (93/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10e (93/100 vs 59/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10e (35/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10e (68/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10e significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (84/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy S10e?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10e by 32 points (72/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Samsung Galaxy S10e?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Samsung Galaxy S10e — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy S10e?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on camera score (35/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy S10e?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Samsung Galaxy S10e?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S10e is a better fit for everyday use.