Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Vivo S15e

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo S15e (2022) runs on the Exynos 1080. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 47/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4700); the Vivo S15e is noticeably lighter (190g vs 215g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Vivo S15e by 25 points (72/100 vs 47/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 93
Display 93
Camera 35
Battery 68
Portability 50
Value for money 70
Vivo S15e
Performance
Display 69
Camera 35
Battery 47
Portability 49
Value for money
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better portability (50/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo S15e better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 215g

  • Overall rating 47/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Vivo S15e, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 25 points higher (72/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Vivo S15e (93/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100. In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Vivo S15e (68/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Vivo S15e are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Vivo S15e: The Vivo S15e is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Vivo S15e
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Exynos 1080
AnTuTu 3448524
Geekbench Single 3041
Geekbench Multi 9494
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216 1080x2404
Refresh rate 144 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 4700 mAh
Charging 80W 66W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 11, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm 159.7×73.6×10.3 mm
Weight 215 g 190 g
Price $499
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Vivo S15e
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Vivo S15e
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2404
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
69
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Vivo S15e
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
47
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499
Vivo S15e
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Vivo S15e (93/100 vs 69/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Vivo S15e (68/100 vs 47/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Vivo S15e are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo S15e?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Vivo S15e by 25 points (72/100 vs 47/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Vivo S15e?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Vivo S15e — 47/100.

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Vivo S15e?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo S15e is a better fit for everyday use.