Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $499 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 63/100 vs 62/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 2,629,444).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 2629444
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 218g
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 65/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 27/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 9300
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Cheaper: $469 vs $499
- Better camera (32/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 65/100)
- Better value for money (78/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 1 points higher (63/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (74/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 65/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (78/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 2629444 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 218 g | |
| Price | $499 | $469 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Poco X8 Pro Max by 31.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $30. Poco X8 Pro Max is cheaper by $30.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (74/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 65/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (78/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air edges out the Poco X8 Pro Max by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 62/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (74/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.