Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $499 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads — 75/100 vs 73/100 (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 (3,265,219 vs 3,065,623); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is thinner (4.2mm vs 8.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 3065623
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2910
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 9174
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1999
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (76/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 2 points higher (75/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (76/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (76/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 58/100; 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 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (93/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (76/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (76/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (66/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 3065623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2910 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 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 | 120W | 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 | |
| Launch price | $499 | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 by 6.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1500. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $1500 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (93/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (76/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (76/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (66/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air 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 Fold7?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
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 Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.