RedMagic 11 Air vs TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
81Performance46.7
67.1Display80.7
42.6Camera41.9
87.3Battery66.6
86.7Features86.7
7 spec wins — RedMagic 11 Air3 spec wins — TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
RedMagic 11 Air wins this phone face-off, 72.3 to 60.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+34) and battery (+21). TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the RedMagic 11 Air
- Stronger performance score: 81 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 67
- 78% higher Wired charging: 80 W vs 45 W
- 33% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 12 GB
- 23% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 13 MP
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
- Stronger display score: 81 vs 67
- 150% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 1,800 nits
Display
| Spec | RedMagic 11 Air | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.85 ″+1% | 6.78 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1208x2644 |
| Pixel density | 431 ppi | 429 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,800 nits | 4,500 nits+150% |
| Screen-to-body | 95.1 %+2% | 93.2 % |
Performance
| Spec | RedMagic 11 Air | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate |
| AnTuTu | 2,694,432 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,193Top 9% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,891Top 8% | — |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+33% | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | RedMagic 11 Air | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | — |
| Front camera | 16 MP+23% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | RedMagic 11 Air | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAh+8% | 6,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W+78% | 45 W |
| Active use endurance | 17.3 h | — |
Design
| Spec | RedMagic 11 Air | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 207 g | 189 g+9% |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.4 mm+6% |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68/IP69K |
| Frame material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | RedMagic 11 Air | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Software
| Spec | RedMagic 11 Air | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (RedMagic OS 11) | HiOS 16 (Android 16) |
Audio
| Spec | RedMagic 11 Air | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |