Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Vivo T5 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo T5 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4; launch prices were $499 and $410. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 73/100 vs 62/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo T5 Pro has the bigger battery (9020 mAh vs 7000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 1,041,898); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo T5 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Vivo T5 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 1041898
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3168
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo T5 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 9020 vs 7000 mAh
- Lighter: 213g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $410 vs $499
- Better camera (38/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 76/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Vivo T5 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 11 points higher (73/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (92/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, Vivo T5 Pro — 50/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 Pro (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo T5 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo T5 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (38/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo T5 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (78/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Vivo T5 Pro are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Vivo T5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 1041898 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1223 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3168 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 9020 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 2 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 163.7×76.1×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $410 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo T5 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 2MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo T5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Vivo T5 Pro
- 9020 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Vivo T5 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Vivo T5 Pro by 213.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $89. Vivo T5 Pro was $89 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 Pro (92/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo T5 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo T5 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (38/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo T5 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (78/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Vivo T5 Pro are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo T5 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably better than the Vivo T5 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Vivo T5 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo T5 Pro — 62/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo T5 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Vivo T5 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo T5 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.