Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $499 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 73/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 3,034,849); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 3034849
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2970
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1099
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 9287
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 215g
- Better camera (73/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 2 points higher (75/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (76/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 60/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (73/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (76/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (97/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge by 7.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $600. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $600 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (73/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (76/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (97/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by just 2 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 S25 Edge?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.