Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 63/100 vs 26/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 215g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 by 37 points (63/100 vs 26/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 74
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 65
Design 31
Value for money 75
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (74/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 173g vs 215g

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 37 points higher (63/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (65/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (65/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (83/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (75/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Z7: The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 3448524
Geekbench Single 3050
Geekbench Multi 9300
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 80W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54 IP54
Dimensions 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 215 g 173 g
Price $499
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499
Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (74/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (65/100 vs 30/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (83/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (75/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 by 37 points (63/100 vs 26/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (74/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.