Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Poco F9 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $499 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 73/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6330); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 3,228,426).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Poco F9 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 3228426
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6330 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $699
- Better display (93/100 vs 91/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 206g vs 215g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Poco F9 Pro, the Poco F9 Pro scores 11 points higher (84/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, Poco F9 Pro — 82/100; 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 F9 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 91/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (74/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Poco F9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 3228426 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1156x2510 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6330 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Poco F9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Poco F9 Pro by 1.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 91/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (74/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Poco F9 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Poco F9 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Poco F9 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.