Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Vivo V40 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo V40 Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9200+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo V40 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 73/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 1,914,147); the Vivo V40 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Vivo V40 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 1914147
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1917
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4509
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo V40 Pro better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 215g
- Better camera (81/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Vivo V40 Pro, the Vivo V40 Pro scores 2 points higher (75/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V40 Pro leads (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (76/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Vivo V40 Pro (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V40 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (76/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V40 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (68/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Vivo V40 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 1914147 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1917 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 4509 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 164.4×75.1×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo V40 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo V40 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Vivo V40 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Vivo V40 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Vivo V40 Pro by 70.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo V40 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Vivo V40 Pro (92/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo V40 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (81/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (76/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V40 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (68/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo V40 Pro?
The Vivo V40 Pro edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Vivo V40 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo V40 Pro — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo V40 Pro?
The Vivo V40 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo V40 Pro?
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 V40 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo V40 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.