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; estimated prices are $499 and $1099. Both devices score the same overall rating of 63/100. 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 (3,448,524 vs 3,034,849); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 215g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 3034849
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 2970
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $499 vs $1099
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 13/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 34/100)
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 9300
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 215g
- Better camera (73/100 vs 31/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (96/100 vs 31/100)
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge received the same MobileRank rating — 63/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (65/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (75/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (74/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (73/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (65/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (75/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 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 | 80W | 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 | — | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $499 | $1099 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
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
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
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 13.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $600. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is cheaper by $600.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (74/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (73/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (65/100 vs 13/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (96/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (75/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
Both devices scored 63/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air.
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 63/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 63/100.
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 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (74/100 vs 68/100).
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 active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for active users.