Nubia Red Magic 10 Air vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $589 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 69/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,182,664 vs 2,408,665).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
Xiaomi 17T Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Air better?
- Cheaper at launch: $589 vs $899
- Better portability (57/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3182664 vs 2408665
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 13 points higher (82/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 10 Air — 54/100, Xiaomi 17T Pro — 76/100; 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 17T Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Air | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2408665 | 3182664 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×76.6×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $589 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Nubia Red Magic 10 Air by 24.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $310. Nubia Red Magic 10 Air was $310 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (87/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.