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; launch prices were $499 and $2899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 73/100 vs 69/100 (a 4-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 (3,265,219 vs 2,926,532); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably lighter (215g vs 309g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 2926532
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 309g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $2899
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 90/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (52/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 4 points higher (73/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (76/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 46/100; 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 TriFold are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (93/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (50/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 2926532 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2160x1584 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 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 | |
| Launch price | $499 | $2899 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 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 TriFold
- 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2160x1584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
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 11.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2400. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $2400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (93/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (52/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (50/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 4 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 73/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 69/100.
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 (52/100 vs 35/100).
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 gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users.