Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Poco F6
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Poco F6 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3; launch prices were $499 and $290. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 73/100 vs 63/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 1,784,363); the Poco F6 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Poco F6
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 1784363
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5017
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Poco F6 better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $290 vs $499
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Poco F6, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 10 points higher (73/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (76/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, Poco F6 — 66/100; 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 Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Poco F6 (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F6 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Poco F6 (76/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F6 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (72/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Poco F6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 1784363 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 5017 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 / HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 2400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 160.5×74.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $290 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco F6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco F6
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Poco F6
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Poco F6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Poco F6 by 83.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $209. Poco F6 was $209 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Poco F6 (92/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F6 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Poco F6 (76/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F6 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (72/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Poco F6?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably better than the Poco F6 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Poco F6?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Poco F6 — 63/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Poco F6?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Poco F6?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Poco F6 is a better fit for active users.