Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $499 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 73/100 vs 68/100 (a 5-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 (3,265,219 vs 2,362,730); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 is noticeably lighter (187g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 2362730
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1099
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 215g
- Better camera (64/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 5 points higher (73/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 leads (64/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (76/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 — 46/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100). 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 Flip6 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (64/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 (76/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (78/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 2362730 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2640x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 129 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 165.1×71.9×6.9 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 187 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2640x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 by 38.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $600. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $600 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100).
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 Flip6 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (64/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 (76/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (78/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 by just 5 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 Flip6?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 leads on camera score (64/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 is a better fit for gamers and power users.