Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Vivo S16e
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo S16e (2022) runs on the Exynos 1080. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 49/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4600); the Vivo S16e is noticeably lighter (187g vs 215g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Vivo S16e
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (35/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
- Lighter: 187g vs 215g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Vivo S16e, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 23 points higher (72/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Vivo S16e are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Vivo S16e (68/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16e notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (70/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Vivo S16e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Exynos 1080 | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 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 | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 162.5×75.8×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 187 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S16e
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo S16e
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S16e
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S16e
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In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Vivo S16e are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Vivo S16e (68/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16e notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (70/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo S16e?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e by 23 points (72/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Vivo S16e?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Vivo S16e — 49/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Vivo S16e?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo S16e is a better fit for everyday use.