Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Poco X3
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Poco X3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 47/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 526,647); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco X3 doesn't; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is thinner (8.0mm vs 10.1mm).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Poco X3
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 526647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 753
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1808
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 225g
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 28/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (46/100 vs 35/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Poco X3, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 25 points higher (72/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X3 leads (46/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (93/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Poco X3 (93/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X3 is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Poco X3 (68/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Poco X3 (50/100 vs 28/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Poco X3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 526647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 753 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1808 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10, MIUI 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 165.3×76.8×10.1 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco X3
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco X3
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Poco X3
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Poco X3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Poco X3 by 554.8% in our overall performance rating.
Poco X3
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (93/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Poco X3 (93/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X3 is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Poco X3 (68/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Poco X3 (50/100 vs 28/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Poco X3?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Poco X3 by 25 points (72/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Poco X3?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Poco X3 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Poco X3?
The Poco X3 leads on camera score (46/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Poco X3?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Poco X3?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Poco X3 is a better fit for everyday use.