Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Poco X8 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $499 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 73/100 vs 63/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 1,977,887); the Poco X8 Pro is noticeably lighter (196g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Poco X8 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 1977887
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6405
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $499
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 10 points higher (73/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (76/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, Poco X8 Pro — 60/100; 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 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (76/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 1977887 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 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 | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 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
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Poco X8 Pro by 65.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $149. Poco X8 Pro was $149 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (92/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (76/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably better than the Poco X8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 63/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Poco X8 Pro?
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 is a better fit for active users.