Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Tecno Spark 40 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100; launch prices were $499 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 46/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 576,015); the Tecno Spark 40 Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 215g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 576015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2014
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 70/100)
- Lighter: 195g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $499
- Better portability (76/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Tecno Spark 40 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 26 points higher (72/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 70/100, Tecno Spark 40 Pro — 68/100; 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 Spark 40 Pro (93/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (93/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (35/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (76/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Tecno Spark 40 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G100 | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 576015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 2014 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1224x2720 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, HIOS 15.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 163.7×75.9×6.7 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $150 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Tecno Spark 40 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Tecno Spark 40 Pro by 498.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $349. Tecno Spark 40 Pro was $349 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (93/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (93/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (35/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (68/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (76/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro by 26 points (72/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on camera score (35/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Tecno Spark 40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.