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).

The Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 93
Display 93
Camera 35
Battery 68
Portability 50
Value for money 70
Vivo iQOO 13
Performance 92
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 73
Portability 55
Value for money 80
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 3119308
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6150 mAh
  • Cheaper: $499 vs $650

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 92/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Vivo iQOO 13: The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Vivo iQOO 13
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Vivo iQOO 13
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Vivo iQOO 13
  • 6150 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
73
battery
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
72/100
3448524 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 13 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
84/100 -10.6%
3119308 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Vivo iQOO 13 by 10.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499
Vivo iQOO 13
$650

Price difference: $151. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is cheaper by $151.

Detailed category analysis
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).

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 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.