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; launch prices were $499 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 73/100 (a 11-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 (3,265,219 vs 3,150,555).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 3150555
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6150 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $650
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 73/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Lighter: 207g vs 215g
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 11 points higher (84/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, Vivo iQOO 13 — 82/100; 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 and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). 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 Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (76/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 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 | |
| Launch price | $499 | $650 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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 3.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $151. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $151 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
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 Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (76/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 11 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 73/100, 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, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.