Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs ZTE Blade V80 Max

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Blade V80 Max (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 40/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the ZTE Blade V80 Max is noticeably lighter (191g vs 215g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Max by 32 points (72/100 vs 40/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 93
Display 93
Camera 35
Battery 68
Portability 50
Value for money
ZTE Blade V80 Max
Performance 32
Display 55
Camera 32
Battery 51
Portability 61
Value for money
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 600
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1800
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V80 Max better?
  • Lighter: 191g vs 215g

  • Better portability (61/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the ZTE Blade V80 Max, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 32 points higher (72/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Max (93/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Max (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the ZTE Blade V80 Max are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Max (68/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Max is a bit better (61/100 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 V80 Max: The ZTE Blade V80 Max is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11 Air ZTE Blade V80 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Unisoc T7250
AnTuTu 3448524
Geekbench Single 3041 600
Geekbench Multi 9494 1800
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.9" IPS LCD
Resolution 2688x1216 720x1640
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 6000 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 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits 780 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP64
Dimensions 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm 171.6×77.8×8.3 mm
Weight 215 g 191 g
Price $499
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
ZTE Blade V80 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
ZTE Blade V80 Max
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
ZTE Blade V80 Max
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499
ZTE Blade V80 Max
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Max (93/100 vs 32/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Max (93/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the ZTE Blade V80 Max are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Max (68/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Max is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100).

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

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Max by 32 points (72/100 vs 40/100).

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

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the ZTE Blade V80 Max — 40/100.

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

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 32/100).

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

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Blade V80 Max is a better fit for everyday use.