Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $499 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 72/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6150); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 3,119,308).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Vivo iQOO 13
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 3119308
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6150 mAh
- Cheaper: $499 vs $650
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 92/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Lighter: 207g vs 215g
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (80/100 vs 70/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 12 points higher (84/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (80/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (73/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 207 g | |
| Price | $499 | $650 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Vivo iQOO 13 by 10.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $151. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is cheaper by $151.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (73/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.