Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $499 and $1999. Both devices score the same overall rating of 73/100. Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 3,265,219); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is thinner (4.5mm vs 8.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1999
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 3265219
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Lighter: 201g vs 215g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 received the same MobileRank rating — 73/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (50/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (76/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 54/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (96/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (50/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (76/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (74/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 3382020 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by 3.5% 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 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (96/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (50/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (76/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (74/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
Both devices scored 73/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (96/100 vs 92/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
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 Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.