Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads — 76/100 vs 73/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 1,797,821); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 1797821
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 215g vs 229g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 27/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 Pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 144Hz
- Better camera (81/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 93/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro scores 3 points higher (76/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (76/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (76/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (50/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Sharp Aquos R9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 1797821 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1440x3120 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 162.0×78.0×9.3 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- 6.7" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3120
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Sharp Aquos R9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Sharp Aquos R9 Pro by 81.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (92/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (81/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (76/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (50/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.