RedMagic 11 Air, a gaming-focused smartphone from Nubia, is set to launch in China in January 2026, succeeding the RedMagic 10 Air with upgrades like Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and active cooling fan. Pricing details remain unconfirmed, but expect it to start around CNY 4,000-5,000 based on prior Air series trends, with variants up to 24GB RAM/1TB storage. It has appeared in TENAA and MIIT certifications, revealing key specs centered on gaming performance.
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OVERVIEW: REDMAGIC 11 AIR
Display and Design
You get a big, 6.85-inch OLED/AMOLED display here—resolution’s 1,216 by 2,688 (FHD+), so it’s a bump up from the 10 Air’s 6.8-inch screen. The refresh rate jumps between 120 and 144Hz, which makes games look buttery-smooth. The design? It’s boxy, with flat sides, a flat back, and a flat front. Bezels stay slim, and the selfie camera hides under the display. You’ll spot some mechanical touches too, like exposed screws. The phone measures about 163.82 by 76.54 by 8.9 millimeters and weighs less than 230 grams—lighter than the Pro models. It comes in a dual-tone White or Dark Grey, with an aluminum frame and built-in air vents to keep things cool.
Camera
Rear cameras include a 50MP primary sensor (likely OmniVision OV50 series with OIS) and 8MP ultra-wide, a downgrade from the 10 Air’s dual 50MP but sufficient for casual shots. The under-display front camera is around 16MP (OV16E series), enabling notch-free gaming view with FHD video. Video supports up to 8K@30fps on main, 4K@60fps on ultra-wide, with improved low-light via pixel binning.
Performance
The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 runs the show here, teamed up with a RedCore R4 gaming chip that pushes frame rates higher and brings in some cool AI tricks. You can load it up with as much as 24GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage, though the base model starts with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. It ships with Android 16 and RedMagic OS 11, plus Game Space for tuning everything just right.
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The huge 7,000mAh battery (well, officially 6,780mAh) keeps you gaming all day—about 16% bigger than the 10 Air’s 6,000mAh. You get 80W wired fast charging and maybe wireless charging too, plus a bypass mode that helps keep things cool while you play. If you’re into Genshin Impact on max settings, expect around 6 to 7 hours, judging by what similar Pro models can do.
ConnectivityÂ
You get full 5G—everything from eMBB and SA/NSA to dual-SIM standby and global roaming. Works across 2G to 5G bands. There’s Wi-Fi 7 with tri-band support, Bluetooth 5.4, plus NFC, an IR blaster, and USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C. They even kept the 3.5mm headphone jack and stereo speakers. On the right, you’ll find shoulder triggers with a 520Hz response rate, the volume rocker, and the power button. The left side? That’s where the dedicated function key lives.
This phone packs a high-speed air cooling fan that spins up to 24,000 RPM, paired with liquid cooling to keep things running smoothly—even when you’re pushing it hard. You can actually see the cooling system working through the clear back. The screen responds almost instantly thanks to a 3,000Hz touch sampling rate, and it’s super precise with 360Hz multi-finger support. You get 4D vibration for a more immersive feel, plus 520Hz triggers for lightning-fast gaming inputs. It’s tough, too, with IP68 dust and water resistance and a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor for quick, secure unlocking.
RedMagic 11 Air Release Date and Price
The RedMagic 11 Air will debut in China in January 2026, with no exact date announced yet; global availability may follow in Q2 2026. Tipster Digital Chat Station confirmed the timeline via Weibo, highlighting its active cooling fan and full-screen design. Prices are not official, but leaks suggest base models (12GB/256GB) around CNY 4,299 like the 10 Air, scaling to CNY 6,000+ for top configs; India pricing could hit ₹45,000-₹65,000 upon launch.
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