Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Vivo iQOO Z11
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO Z11 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500; launch prices were $499 and $290. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 66/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z11 has the bigger battery (9020 mAh vs 7000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 2,612,264).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Vivo iQOO Z11
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 2612264
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1553
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 6403
- Lighter: 215g vs 228g
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 79/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 40/100)
- Bigger battery: 9020 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $290 vs $499
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Vivo iQOO Z11, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 6 points higher (72/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads (78/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 70/100, Vivo iQOO Z11 — 76/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Vivo iQOO Z11 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Vivo iQOO Z11 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Vivo iQOO Z11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 2612264 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 9020 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 228 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $290 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z11
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z11
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z11
- 9020 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Vivo iQOO Z11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Vivo iQOO Z11 by 32.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $209. Vivo iQOO Z11 was $209 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Vivo iQOO Z11 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Vivo iQOO Z11 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air edges out the Vivo iQOO Z11 by just 6 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?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11 — 66/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO Z11 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.