Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim (2024) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 63/100 vs 37/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP.

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim by 26 points (63/100 vs 37/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 74
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 65
Design 31
Value for money 75
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 81
Battery 0
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (74/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim better?
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (81/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 26 points higher (63/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim leads (81/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (81/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (50/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim (75/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim: The Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3448524
Geekbench Single 3050
Geekbench Multi 9300
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" OLED
Resolution 2688x1216 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 10 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 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
Weight 215 g
Price $499
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
  • Main: 200MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 10MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim (74/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (81/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim (65/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (50/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim (75/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim by 26 points (63/100 vs 37/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim — 37/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim leads on camera score (81/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (74/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.