Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Vivo X Fold5
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo X Fold5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $499 and $1160. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold5 leads — 77/100 vs 73/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 2,345,563); the Vivo X Fold5 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Vivo X Fold5
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 217g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1160
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 82/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Vivo X Fold5 better?
- Better camera (74/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Vivo X Fold5, the Vivo X Fold5 scores 4 points higher (77/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold5 leads (74/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, Vivo X Fold5 — 64/100; 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 is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (74/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 76/100. In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (65/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Vivo X Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 2345563 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2200x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP58 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $1160 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X Fold5
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X Fold5
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X Fold5
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Vivo X Fold5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Vivo X Fold5 by 39.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $661. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $661 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (74/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 76/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (65/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo X Fold5?
The Vivo X Fold5 edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Vivo X Fold5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo X Fold5 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo X Fold5?
The Vivo X Fold5 leads on camera score (74/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo X Fold5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Vivo X Fold5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X Fold5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.