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; launch prices were $499 and $390. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 73/100 vs 72/100 (a 1-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 (3,265,219 vs 1,794,400); the Vivo S50 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Vivo S50
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 1794400
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Vivo S50 better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $390 vs $499
- Better camera (64/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Vivo S50, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 1 points higher (73/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 leads (64/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, Vivo S50 — 74/100; 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 S50 (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (64/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (66/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Vivo S50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 1794400 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 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 | |
| Launch price | $499 | $390 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S50
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S50
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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 82.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $109. Vivo S50 was $109 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (92/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (64/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (66/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 1 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 73/100, the Vivo S50 — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo S50?
The Vivo S50 leads on camera score (64/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo S50?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Vivo S50?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo S50 is a better fit for active users.