Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs ZTE Blade A34

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Blade A34 (2024) runs on the Spreadtrum Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 32/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A34 doesn't; the ZTE Blade A34 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 215g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 by 40 points (72/100 vs 32/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 93
Display 93
Camera 35
Battery 68
Portability 50
Value for money 70
ZTE Blade A34
Performance
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 52
Portability 62
Value for money
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP

  • Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 39/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A34 better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 215g

  • Better portability (62/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the ZTE Blade A34, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 40 points higher (72/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (93/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A34 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.
ZTE Blade A34: The ZTE Blade A34 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11 Air ZTE Blade A34
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Spreadtrum Unisoc
AnTuTu 3448524
Geekbench Single 3041
Geekbench Multi 9494
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" LCD IPS
Resolution 2688x1216 720x1612
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 50 MP 8 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 64GB
OS Android 16 Android 13 Tiramisu
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm 164.0×75.8×8.5 mm
Weight 215 g 185 g
Launch price $499
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
ZTE Blade A34
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
ZTE Blade A34
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
ZTE Blade A34
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499
ZTE Blade A34
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (93/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (35/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (68/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A34 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the ZTE Blade A34?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 by 40 points (72/100 vs 32/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the ZTE Blade A34?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the ZTE Blade A34 — 32/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the ZTE Blade A34?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on camera score (35/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the ZTE Blade A34?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Blade A34 is a better fit for everyday use.