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; launch prices were $499 and $729. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 73/100 (a 16-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 (3,651,476 vs 3,265,219).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Poco F8 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $729
- Better display (93/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3651476 vs 3265219
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Poco F8 Ultra, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 16 points higher (89/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, Poco F8 Ultra — 92/100; 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 Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Poco F8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 3651476 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 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 | |
| Launch price | $499 | $729 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Poco F8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by 10.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $230. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $230 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (90/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
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 73/100, the Poco F8 Ultra — 89/100.
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 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 92/100).
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 gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.