Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Tecno Pova Curve 2
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100; launch prices were $499 and $229. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 56/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova Curve 2 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 835,566); the Tecno Pova Curve 2 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 215g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Tecno Pova Curve 2
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 835566
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 995
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2925
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 88/100)
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Lighter: 195g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $229 vs $499
- Better portability (68/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Tecno Pova Curve 2, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 16 points higher (72/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 55/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 70/100, Tecno Pova Curve 2 — 70/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Tecno Pova Curve 2 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Tecno Pova Curve 2 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (68/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Tecno Pova Curve 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Dimensity 7100 | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 835566 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 995 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 2925 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 162.7×77.2×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $229 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Pova Curve 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Tecno Pova Curve 2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2364
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova Curve 2
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Tecno Pova Curve 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Tecno Pova Curve 2 by 312.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $270. Tecno Pova Curve 2 was $270 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (93/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Tecno Pova Curve 2 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Tecno Pova Curve 2 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (68/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Tecno Pova Curve 2?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably better than the Tecno Pova Curve 2 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Tecno Pova Curve 2?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 — 56/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Tecno Pova Curve 2?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Tecno Pova Curve 2?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Tecno Pova Curve 2 is a better fit for everyday use.