Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $499 and $460. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo leads — 78/100 vs 73/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo has the bigger battery (7600 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 2,968,990).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 2968990
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 74/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 7600 vs 7000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 202g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $460 vs $499
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo, the Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo scores 5 points higher (78/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo leads (53/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo — 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 Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (53/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo are nearly equal (76/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 2968990 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7600 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 157.6×74.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 202 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $460 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo
- 7600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo by 10.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $39. Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo was $39 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (53/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo are nearly equal (76/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo?
The Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by just 5 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 Z11 Turbo?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo?
The Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo leads on camera score (53/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.