Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Sharp Aquos R9
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sharp Aquos R9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3; launch prices were $499 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 73/100 vs 68/100 (a 5-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 1,660,924); the Sharp Aquos R9 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Sharp Aquos R9
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 1660924
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1860
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5045
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $599
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 215g
- Better camera (60/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Sharp Aquos R9, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 5 points higher (73/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (92/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 leads (60/100 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, Sharp Aquos R9 — 50/100; 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 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (92/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Sharp Aquos R9 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (60/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (76/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Sharp Aquos R9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 1660924 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1860 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 5045 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 156.0×75.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Sharp Aquos R9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sharp Aquos R9
- 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Sharp Aquos R9
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Sharp Aquos R9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Sharp Aquos R9 by 96.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (92/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Sharp Aquos R9 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (60/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (76/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air edges out the Sharp Aquos R9 by just 5 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?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Sharp Aquos R9 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 leads on camera score (60/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Sharp Aquos R9?
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 is a better fit for active users.