Nubia Red Magic 10 Air vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $589 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 69/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,600,724 vs 2,408,665); the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is noticeably lighter (205g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Air better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $589 vs $999
- Better portability (57/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3600724 vs 2408665
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 20 points higher (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 10 Air — 54/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (93/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (80/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (57/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Air | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2408665 | 3600724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×76.6×7.9 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $589 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 10 Air by 33.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $410. Nubia Red Magic 10 Air was $410 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (97/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (93/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (80/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (57/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air by 20 points (89/100 vs 69/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.