Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $499 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads — 76/100 vs 73/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 3,126,402).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 3126402
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Lighter: 210g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $499
- Longer battery life (92/100 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, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 scores 3 points higher (76/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (92/100 vs 76/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, Vivo iQOO Neo 11 — 80/100; 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 Neo 11 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 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 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 3126402 | |
| 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 | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 120W | |
| 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 215 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $400 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- 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 Neo 11
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Vivo iQOO Neo 11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Vivo iQOO Neo 11 by 4.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $99. Vivo iQOO Neo 11 was $99 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 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 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (92/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by just 3 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?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 — 76/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.