Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $499 and $2899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 63/100 vs 57/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 2,926,532); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably lighter (215g vs 309g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 2926532
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 309g
- Cheaper: $499 vs $2899
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 52/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 0/100)
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (49/100 vs 31/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 6 points higher (63/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (49/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (65/100 vs 52/100). 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 TriFold notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (49/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (75/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 2926532 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2160x1584 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| 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 | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| 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 | 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 309 g | |
| Price | $499 | $2899 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 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 TriFold
- 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2160x1584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold by 17.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $2400. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is cheaper by $2400.
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 TriFold notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (49/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (31/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (75/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold by just 6 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 TriFold?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on camera score (49/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
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 TriFold?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for active users.