Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Vivo S50
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo S50 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3; estimated prices are $499 and $390. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 63/100 vs 55/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 1,801,694); the Vivo S50 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 215g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Vivo S50
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 1801694
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 4817
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 29/100)
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 196g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $390 vs $499
- Better camera (62/100 vs 31/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (55/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (83/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Vivo S50, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 8 points higher (63/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (74/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 leads (62/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Vivo S50 (74/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (62/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 65/100. In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (55/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 is a bit better (83/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Vivo S50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 1801694 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 1930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 4817 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 157.5×74.3×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 196 g | |
| Price | $499 | $390 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S50
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo S50
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S50
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Vivo S50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Vivo S50 by 91.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $109. Vivo S50 is cheaper by $109.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Vivo S50 (74/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (62/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 65/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (55/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 is a bit better (83/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo S50?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air edges out the Vivo S50 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 S50?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Vivo S50 — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo S50?
The Vivo S50 leads on camera score (62/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo S50?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (74/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Vivo S50?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo S50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.