Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M; launch prices were $499 and $548. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 73/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (9100 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,579,952 vs 3,265,219).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 215g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $548
- Better portability (50/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3579952 vs 3265219
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 9100 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 92/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 76/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 93/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra scores 2 points higher (75/100 vs 73/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 68/100; 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 Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (80/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 3579952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 9100 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $548 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 9100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by 8.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $49. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $49 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (80/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 75/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.