Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $499 and $2199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 63/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,448,524); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is thinner (4.1mm vs 8.0mm).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $499 vs $2199
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 51/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 0/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3448524
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9300
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 31/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 8 points higher (71/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (64/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (65/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (75/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (92/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (64/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100). 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 Fold8 Ultra (75/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 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 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 215 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $499 | $2199 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by 12.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1700. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is cheaper by $1700.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (92/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (64/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100).
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 Fold8 Ultra (75/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air 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 Fold8 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (64/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.