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 — 73/100 vs 65/100 (a 8-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 (3,265,219 vs 2,120,347).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Vivo iQOO Z11
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 2120347
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6405
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Lighter: 215g vs 228g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z11 better?
- Bigger battery: 9020 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $290 vs $499
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Vivo iQOO Z11, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 8 points higher (73/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (92/100 vs 77/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, Vivo iQOO Z11 — 70/100; 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 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (92/100 vs 77/100). 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 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (78/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Vivo iQOO Z11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 2120347 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 9020 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 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 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z11
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z11
- 9020 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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 54.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $209. Vivo iQOO Z11 was $209 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (92/100 vs 77/100).
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 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (78/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 8 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 73/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11 — 65/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 77/100).
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, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO Z11 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.