Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Redmi K100 Pro Max
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $499 and $730. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 94/100 vs 72/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,448,524).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $730
- Better display (93/100 vs 91/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3448524
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3041
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9494
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 93/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 22 points higher (94/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 70/100, Redmi K100 Pro Max — 100/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (98/100 vs 93/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Redmi K100 Pro Max are nearly equal (93/100 vs 91/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (95/100 vs 68/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Redmi K100 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 9070 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 215 g | — | |
| Launch price | $499 | $730 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by 12.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $231. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $231 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (98/100 vs 93/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Redmi K100 Pro Max are nearly equal (93/100 vs 91/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (90/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (95/100 vs 68/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by 22 points (94/100 vs 72/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 94/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 93/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi K100 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.