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. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 88/100 vs 70/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,593,401 vs 2,407,888); the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is noticeably lighter (205g vs 226g).
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Lighter: 205g vs 226g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 2407888
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7192
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 18 points higher (88/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 83/100). 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). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 83/100). 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).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Air | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2407888 | 3593401 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 11033 | |
| 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, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Redmagic OS 10 | 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 | — | $999 |
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
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
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
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 33.0% in our overall performance rating.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 83/100).
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).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
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 70/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100.
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 (96/100 vs 83/100).
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.