Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; estimated prices are $499 and $229. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 66/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3900); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 1,660,456); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 215g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 1660456
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 82/100)
- Lighter: 168g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $229 vs $499
- Better camera (67/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 6 points higher (72/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (93/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (68/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (83/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 1660456 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 168 g | |
| Price | $499 | $229 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 107.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $270. Samsung Galaxy S23 is cheaper by $270.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (93/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (67/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (68/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (83/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air edges out the Samsung Galaxy S23 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.