Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; estimated prices are $499 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 63/100 vs 54/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 2,856,499); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 215g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 2856499
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 2880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 9100
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $499 vs $799
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 15/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 162g vs 215g
- Better camera (35/100 vs 31/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (97/100 vs 31/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 9 points higher (63/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (74/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (65/100 vs 15/100). 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 is a bit better (74/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (65/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (97/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 2856499 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| 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 | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 162 g | |
| Price | $499 | $799 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/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 S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Samsung Galaxy S26 by 20.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $300. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is cheaper by $300.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (74/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (65/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (97/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26 by just 9 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 S26?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (74/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for active users.