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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Poco F9 Ultra
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).
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
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Poco F9 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by 21.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Poco F9 Ultra
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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.