Infinix Smart 9 HD vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Infinix Smart 9 HD (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 31/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Smart 9 HD doesn't; the Infinix Smart 9 HD is noticeably lighter (188g vs 215g).
Infinix Smart 9 HD
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Lighter: 188g vs 215g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Infinix Smart 9 HD vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 41 points higher (72/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 9 HD (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 9 HD (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 9 HD (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Smart 9 HD is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Infinix Smart 9 HD | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3448524 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 (Go edition), XOS 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×77.1×8.4 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Infinix Smart 9 HD
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Infinix Smart 9 HD
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Infinix Smart 9 HD
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Infinix Smart 9 HD
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In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 9 HD (93/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 9 HD (35/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 9 HD (68/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Smart 9 HD is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Infinix Smart 9 HD or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 9 HD by 41 points (72/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Smart 9 HD and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Infinix Smart 9 HD has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Smart 9 HD or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on camera score (35/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Smart 9 HD over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Infinix Smart 9 HD is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.