Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Samsung Galaxy S9+
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (2018) runs on the Samsung Exynos 9810; launch prices were $499 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 36/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 583,956); the Samsung Galaxy S9+ is noticeably lighter (189g vs 215g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Samsung Galaxy S9+
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 583956
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 769
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2000
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $840
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 66/100)
- Lighter: 189g vs 215g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Samsung Galaxy S9+, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 36 points higher (72/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (35/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 19/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 70/100, Samsung Galaxy S9+ — 0/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (93/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (93/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (35/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (68/100 vs 19/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S9+ is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Samsung Galaxy S9+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 9810 | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 583956 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 769 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 2000 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.2" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2960x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 158.1×73.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $840 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S9+
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S9+
- 6.2" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2960x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S9+
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 10W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Samsung Galaxy S9+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Samsung Galaxy S9+ by 490.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $341. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $341 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (93/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (93/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (35/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (68/100 vs 19/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S9+ is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy S9+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ by 36 points (72/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Samsung Galaxy S9+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Samsung Galaxy S9+ — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy S9+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on camera score (35/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy S9+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Samsung Galaxy S9+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S9+ is a better fit for everyday use.