Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $499 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 63/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 3,448,524).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $499 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 51/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 20/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 3448524
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 9300
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 214g vs 215g
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 31/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (32/100 vs 31/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 12 points higher (75/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (65/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (75/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (84/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (86/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (75/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 214 g | |
| Price | $499 | $1299 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by 1.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $800. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is cheaper by $800.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (84/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (86/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (75/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (84/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.