Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Poco F8 Ultra

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $499 and $729. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 83/100 vs 63/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,640,351 vs 3,448,524).

The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by 20 points (83/100 vs 63/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 74
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 65
Design 31
Value for money 75
Poco F8 Ultra
Performance 87
Display 100
Camera 90
Battery 77
Design 27
Value for money 60
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 215g vs 218g
  • Cheaper: $499 vs $729

  • Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3640351 vs 3448524
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3050
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9300
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (87/100 vs 74/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Poco F8 Ultra, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 20 points higher (83/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (75/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (77/100 vs 65/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (75/100 vs 60/100).

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Poco F8 Ultra: The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Poco F8 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3448524 3640351
Geekbench Single 3050 3640
Geekbench Multi 9300 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216 3200x1440
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 80W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm
Weight 215 g 218 g
Price $499 $729
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Poco F8 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Poco F8 Ultra
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Poco F8 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Poco F8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
63/100
3448524 AnTuTu
Poco F8 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
83/100 +5.3%
3640351 AnTuTu

Poco F8 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by 5.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499
Poco F8 Ultra
$729

Price difference: $230. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is cheaper by $230.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 74/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (90/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (77/100 vs 65/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (75/100 vs 60/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Poco F8 Ultra?

The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by 20 points (83/100 vs 63/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Poco F8 Ultra?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Poco F8 Ultra — 83/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Poco F8 Ultra?

The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Poco F8 Ultra?

The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (87/100 vs 74/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Poco F8 Ultra?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.