Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs ZTE Blade V80 Design

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Blade V80 Design (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7280. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 63/100 vs 29/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design by 34 points (63/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 74
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 65
Design 31
Value for money 75
ZTE Blade V80 Design
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (74/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (31/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V80 Design better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the ZTE Blade V80 Design, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 34 points higher (63/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (65/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the ZTE Blade V80 Design are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (65/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (50/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (75/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Blade V80 Design: The ZTE Blade V80 Design is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11 Air ZTE Blade V80 Design
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Unisoc T7280
AnTuTu 3448524
Geekbench Single 3050
Geekbench Multi 9300
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2688x1216 900x1940
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 5W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm
Weight 215 g
Price $499
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499
ZTE Blade V80 Design
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (74/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the ZTE Blade V80 Design are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (65/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (50/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (75/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design by 34 points (63/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the ZTE Blade V80 Design — 29/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (74/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade V80 Design is a better fit for everyday use.