Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; estimated prices are $499 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 64/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 1,743,099); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 is noticeably lighter (187g vs 215g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 1743099
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3700 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $499 vs $999
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 82/100)
- Better value for money (70/100 vs 40/100)
- Lighter: 187g vs 215g
- Better camera (63/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 8 points higher (72/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 leads (63/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (70/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 (93/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (63/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 (68/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 (70/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 1743099 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2640x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3700 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 127 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 165.1×71.9×6.9 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 187 g | |
| Price | $499 | $999 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
- 3700 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 by 97.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $500. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is cheaper by $500.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 (93/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (63/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 (68/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (78/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 (70/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 by just 8 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 Z Flip5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 leads on camera score (63/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 is a better fit for active users.