Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Vivo X Fold6

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $499 and $1900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 72/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,485,039 vs 3,448,524); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.0mm).

The Vivo X Fold6 is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 93
Display 93
Camera 35
Battery 68
Portability 50
Value for money 70
Vivo X Fold6
Performance 94
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 82
Portability 100
Value for money 80
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6900 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper: $499 vs $1900

  • Better display (93/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3485039 vs 3448524
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 3041
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 9494
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 93/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better portability (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (80/100 vs 70/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 16 points higher (88/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (80/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). 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 Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X Fold6 is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100).

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Vivo X Fold6: The Vivo X Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Vivo X Fold6
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 3448524 3485039
Geekbench Single 3041 3228
Geekbench Multi 9494 9553
Display 6.8" AMOLED 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216 2480x2200
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 6900 mAh
Charging 80W 80W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits 5500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm
Weight 215 g
Price $499 $1900
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Vivo X Fold6
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Vivo X Fold6
  • 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x2200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Vivo X Fold6
  • 6900 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
72/100
3448524 AnTuTu
Vivo X Fold6 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
88/100 +1.0%
3485039 AnTuTu

Vivo X Fold6 leads Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by 1.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499
Vivo X Fold6
$1900

Price difference: $1401. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is cheaper by $1401.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).

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 Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (87/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (100/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X Fold6 is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo X Fold6 is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Vivo X Fold6?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Vivo X Fold6?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.