Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Sharp Aquos Sense8
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sharp Aquos Sense8 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 73/100 vs 49/100 (a 24-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 737,054); the Sharp Aquos Sense8 is noticeably lighter (159g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Sharp Aquos Sense8
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2700
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos Sense8 better?
- Lighter: 159g vs 215g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Sharp Aquos Sense8, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 24 points higher (73/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (76/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense8 (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense8 (93/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Sharp Aquos Sense8 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense8 (76/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (79/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Sharp Aquos Sense8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 737054 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2700 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.1" IGZO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 153.0×71.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 159 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Sharp Aquos Sense8
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sharp Aquos Sense8
- 6.1" IGZO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Sharp Aquos Sense8
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Sharp Aquos Sense8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Sharp Aquos Sense8 by 343.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sharp Aquos Sense8
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense8 (92/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense8 (93/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Sharp Aquos Sense8 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense8 (76/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (79/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Sharp Aquos Sense8?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense8 by 24 points (73/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Sharp Aquos Sense8?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Sharp Aquos Sense8 — 49/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Sharp Aquos Sense8?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Sharp Aquos Sense8?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.