Nubia has officially confirmed the upcoming release of the Red Magic 11 Air, a gaming smartphone set to debut in January 2026 in China. This model is touted to be the first gaming phone in 2026 featuring an under-display selfie camera, promising an uninterrupted full-screen experience.
The Red Magic 11 Air will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and will include the series’ signature active cooling fan. According to Jiang Chao, the product manager of Red Magic, the device is designed to deliver strong performance, complementing earlier rumors about its successor role to the Red Magic 10 Air.
This gaming phone will sport a 6.85-inch OLED display with a 1.5K resolution. The 16MP front camera will be embedded beneath the screen, eliminating notches or punch-hole cutouts, while the rear camera setup includes a 50MP main sensor and an 8MP secondary sensor.
Memory options will be robust with up to 24GB of RAM and a maximum of 1TB internal storage. Battery capacity is equally impressive at around 7,000mAh, a feature well-suited for extended gaming sessions without frequent recharging.
Measuring 163.82 x 76.54 x 7.85 mm and weighing about 207 grams, the Red Magic 11 Air maintains a sleek and stylish design. Nubia’s commitment to its active cooling technology will help prevent performance drops caused by overheating during demanding gameplay.
The phone aims to offer high-end gaming capabilities at a more accessible price point compared to the Pro variants. The inclusion of an under-display camera and massive battery enhances its appeal not just for gaming but also for daily use.
At present, detailed global launch information remains scarce. The initial rollout is confirmed only for China, leaving open questions about availability in other regions with large mobile gaming communities, such as Indonesia.
With the success of models like the Red Magic 11 Pro+, which topped Android performance charts in late 2025, Nubia builds confidence in meeting gamers’ expectations. The Red Magic 11 Air’s combination of cutting-edge chipset, innovative cooling, and immersive display technology positions it as a compelling choice for gamers entering 2026.
As more details emerge closer to the launch, the gaming community will closely follow official benchmarks and reviews to validate the performance claims made by the product manager. Meanwhile, this phone highlights a notable trend toward integrating advanced display and cooling technologies in mid-range gaming smartphones.
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