Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $499 and $700. 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 6000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 1,757,044); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $700
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra received the same MobileRank rating — 73/100. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (76/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 60/100; 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 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (50/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 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 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | — | |
| Launch price | $499 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by 85.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $201. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $201 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (92/100 vs 76/100).
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 ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (50/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the ZTE Axon 60 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 76/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the ZTE Axon 60 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 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.