Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Poco F9 Ultra

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 73/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 3,265,219); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably lighter (215g vs 238g).

The Poco F9 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air

Performance 92
Display 93
Camera 35
Battery 76
Portability 50
Value for money 68

Poco F9 Ultra

Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 90
Battery 91
Portability 31
Value for money —

What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?

  • Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
  • Lighter: 215g vs 238g

  • Better display (93/100 vs 91/100)
  • Better portability (50/100 vs 31/100)

What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 3265219
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
  • Bigger battery: 8050 vs 7000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 92/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (91/100 vs 76/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Poco F9 Ultra, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 17 points higher (90/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Poco F9 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 91/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (50/100 vs 31/100).

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Poco F9 Ultra: The Poco F9 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 F9 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3265219 4165108
Geekbench Single 3013 3639
Geekbench Multi 9287 11047
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216 1200x2608
Refresh rate 144 Hz 185 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 8050 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 16, HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm
Weight 215 g 238 g
Launch price $499 —

Camera comparison

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

Poco F9 Ultra

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera

Display comparison

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display

Poco F9 Ultra

  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
91
display

Battery and charging

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
76
battery

Poco F9 Ultra

  • 8050 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
91
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Poco F9 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100
3265219 AnTuTu
Poco F9 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
90/100 +21.6%
4165108 AnTuTu

Poco F9 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by 21.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air

$499

Poco F9 Ultra

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Poco F9 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 91/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (90/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (91/100 vs 76/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (50/100 vs 31/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Poco F9 Ultra?

The Poco F9 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Poco F9 Ultra?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Poco F9 Ultra — 90/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Poco F9 Ultra?

The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Poco F9 Ultra?

The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 92/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Poco F9 Ultra?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.