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; launch prices were $499 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 73/100 vs 71/100 (a 2-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 (3,265,219 vs 2,604,459).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 2604459
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 218g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $469 vs $499
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 2 points higher (73/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, Poco X8 Pro Max — 66/100; 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 Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 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 | |
| Launch price | $499 | $469 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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 25.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $30. Poco X8 Pro Max was $30 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 2 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 73/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
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 gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.