nubia RedMagic 11 Air: Specs and Verdict
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nubia RedMagic 11 Air

7.8 NeoScore #339 of 1029

Launched January 2026 · Energy class A

Overview

NeoScore

7.8

#339 of 1029

Design & display
7.4
Performance & hardware
9.4
Camera
7.1
Connectivity
7.9
Battery & charging
7.1

Efficiency

Energy efficiencyA
ABCDEFG
RepairabilityB
ABCDE
Repeated-drop resistanceC
ABCDE

Strengths

  • 6.85-inch AMOLED display with a 144 Hz refresh rate and 960 Hz touch sampling.
  • Snapdragon 8 Elite platform with 16 GB RAM and UFS 4.1 storage up to 512 GB.
  • 7,000 mAh battery with 120 W fast charging and bypass charging.

Weak points

  • Storage cannot be expanded.
  • The USB port uses the USB 2.0 standard.
  • The rear ultrawide camera has an 8 Mpx resolution.
Display
6.85 inAMOLED1,216 × 2,688 px144 Hz
Design
207 g76.5 mm163.8 mm7.8 mm
Performance
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 EliteOcta-Core16 GB RAM256 GB / 512 GB
AnTuTu
3,897,036Better than 95% of phones
Battery
7,000 mAh120 W
Cameras
50 Mpx · f/1.98 Mpx · f/2.2selfie 16 Mpx · f/2
Network
5G4G3G2G
Software
Android 16

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Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Processor Process Size
3 nm
Graphics GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 830
Storage Type
UFS 4.1
Maximum CPU Clock
4.32 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
512 GB
AnTuTu Score
3,897,036
CPU Description
Octa-core CPU with 2×4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L cores and 6×3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M cores.
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
16 GB
Expandable Storage
No
AnTuTu version
v11
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
6,893

Battery

Battery Efficiency Rating
A
Battery Capacity
7,000 mAh
Battery Type
Si-Carbon Li-Ion
Fast Charge Power
120 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable
Charge cycles
1,000

Design

Body Colors
Black, White, Silver
Body Thickness
7.8 mm
Body Width
76.5 mm
Body Height
163.8 mm
Weight
207 g
Usable Surface
90.7 %
Body Materials
Glass, Aluminium Alloy
Resistance Features
IP54, Splash Resistant
Drop Resistance Class
C
Repairability Class
B
Foldable
No
Drop Test Count
90

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
20:9
Peak Display Brightness
2,000 nits
Display Technology
AMOLED
Display Diagonal
6.85 in
Display Horizontal Resolution
1,216 px
Display Vertical Resolution
2,688 px
Display Pixel Density
431 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
144 Hz
Touch Sampling Rate
960 Hz
Display Features
Gorilla Glass 7i, One Billion Colors, SGS Certified, 2,592Hz PWM, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Under Display

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor, Cooling System, Gaming Buttons

Software

Operating System
Android 16
OS Family
Android
OS Version
16
OS Update Support
5 years
Google Services
Yes

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
Cellular Bands
2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78
Cellular Technologies
GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi Features
Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.4
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE
Navigation Systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC
Connectivity Features
Infrared, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, DLNA, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoNR
USB Version
USB 2.0

Audio

Audio Features
Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE

Technical

Launch price
430 €

Automated technical index

NeoScore

NeoScore is an automated technical index based on verified specifications. It does not represent hands-on testing unless NeoTeo publishes a separate review.

7.75 /10

Selected variant

12 GB / 256 GB / global

Design & display
7.44
Performance & hardware
9.41
Camera
7.08
Connectivity
7.93
Battery & charging
7.13
NeoScore rank
#339 / 1029

Efficiency

Grades from the official EU product label. Missing grades are never estimated.

Energy efficiency
A
Repairability
B
Repeated-drop resistance
C

Survived 90 drops without defects

View the official EPREL label

Evidence-based overview

nubia RedMagic 11 Air technical sheet

The nubia RedMagic 11 Air is built around documented high-end hardware. Its platform combines the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, Qualcomm Adreno 830 GPU, 16 GB RAM, UFS 4.1 storage up to 512 GB and a maximum CPU clock of 4.32 GHz. Listed figures include 3,897,036 in AnTuTu v11 and 6,893 in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme; these are recorded specifications, not tests conducted by NeoTeo.

The 6.85-inch AMOLED display has 1,216 × 2,688 px resolution, a 144 Hz refresh rate, 960 Hz touch sampling and 2,000-nit peak brightness. It supports DCI-P3, one billion colors and a 10-bit panel. A 7,000 mAh Si-Carbon Li-Ion battery supports 120 W fast charging, bypass charging and 1,000 charge cycles. Storage is not expandable, however, and the USB connection uses USB 2.0.

The 50 Mpx main camera includes optical image stabilization, recording up to 8K at 30 fps and 240 fps slow motion. The rear ultrawide camera is 8 Mpx, while the 16 Mpx front camera sits under the display. Android 16, Google Services, Wi‑Fi through Wi‑Fi 7, NFC, Bluetooth 5.4 and Dual Nano-SIM complete the specification. It suits users who prioritize a fast display, powerful components, a large battery and gaming-focused features. The supplied evidence does not establish real-world battery endurance.

Highlights

  • 16.85-inch AMOLED display with a 144 Hz refresh rate and 960 Hz touch sampling.
  • 2Snapdragon 8 Elite platform with 16 GB RAM and UFS 4.1 storage up to 512 GB.
  • 37,000 mAh battery with 120 W fast charging and bypass charging.
  • 450 Mpx main camera with OIS and 8K recording at 30 fps.

Things to consider

  • 1Storage cannot be expanded.
  • 2The USB port uses the USB 2.0 standard.
  • 3The rear ultrawide camera has an 8 Mpx resolution.

nubia RedMagic 11 Air

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

50 MP main camera

Sensor Model
OmniVision OV50A
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
0.645 ″ type
Pixel Size
1 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Sensor
Sensor Model
OmniVision OV50A
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
0.645 ″ type
Pixel Size
1 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Video
Video Recording
8K at 30 fps, 4K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, 1080p at 120 fps, 1080p at 240 fps, Gyro-EIS, Optical image stabilization, HDR
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
240 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/1.9
Optical Image Stabilization
Yes
Flash
Flash Type
Dual LED
Flash LED Count
2 LEDs
Features
Camera Features
LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Autofocus, Continuous Autofocus, Laser Autofocus, Touch Focus, Manual Focus, Digital Zoom, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, RAW Capture, Night Mode, Dual-Lens Camera, 4K Video, 8K Video, Digital Image Stabilization, Optical Stabilization
2

8 MP ultrawide camera

Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Aperture
f/2.2
Sensor
Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
3

16 MP under-display front camera

Sensor Model
OmniVision OV16A1Q
Resolution
16 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
0.327 ″ type
Pixel Size
1 µm
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps
Sensor
Sensor Model
OmniVision OV16A1Q
Resolution
16 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
0.327 ″ type
Pixel Size
1 µm
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/2
Features
Camera Features
HDR
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Variant details

Memory
12 GB
Markets
global
Storage
256 GB
Market codes
global

Available variants

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