Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 73/100 vs 64/100 (a 9-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 (3,265,219 vs 2,345,563); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably lighter (215g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 236g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (51/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 9 points higher (73/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special leads (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (76/100 vs 39/100). 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (93/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (76/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 2345563 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 4 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 157.9×142.6×4.9 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 236 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 4MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special by 39.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
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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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (93/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (51/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (76/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special 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 Z Fold Special?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special leads on camera score (51/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
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 Fold Special?
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 Fold Special is a better fit for gamers and power users.