Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $499 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 63/100 vs 61/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 3,065,623); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is thinner (4.2mm vs 8.0mm).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 3065623
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 2910
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 9174
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $499 vs $1999
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 25/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 0/100)
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (76/100 vs 31/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 2 points higher (63/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (76/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (65/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (75/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (74/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (76/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (65/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 31/100. In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (75/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 3065623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 2910 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 9174 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2184x1968 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 145 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $499 | $1999 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 by 12.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1500. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is cheaper by $1500.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (74/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (76/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (65/100 vs 25/100).
design
In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 31/100.
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (75/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 by just 2 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 Fold 7?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (74/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a better fit for active users.