Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350; launch prices were $499 and $450. Both devices score the same overall rating of 73/100. Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5100); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 1,724,757); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is noticeably lighter (193g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 1724757
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4313
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 70W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $499
- Better camera (81/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier received the same MobileRank rating — 73/100. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (76/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 70/100; 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 Tecno Camon 40 Premier (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (76/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (66/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 70W | |
| 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 | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Tecno Camon 40 Premier by 89.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $49. Tecno Camon 40 Premier was $49 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (92/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (81/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (76/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (66/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
Both devices scored 73/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (92/100 vs 70/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.