Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. Both devices score the same overall rating of 73/100. Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 1,420,808); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 215g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra received the same MobileRank rating — 73/100. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (76/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (76/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 129.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (92/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (86/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (76/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
Both devices scored 73/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (92/100 vs 71/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.