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 — 93/100 vs 73/100 (a 20-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 (3,722,803 vs 3,265,219).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Redmi K100 Pro Max
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $730
- Better display (93/100 vs 91/100)
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3722803 vs 3265219
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 7000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 20 points higher (93/100 vs 73/100). 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 76/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, Redmi K100 Pro Max — 100/100; 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 Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100). 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 76/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Redmi K100 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 3722803 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 9070 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 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 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
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 12.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $231. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $231 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100).
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 76/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 20 points (93/100 vs 73/100).
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 73/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 93/100.
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 (97/100 vs 92/100).
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, those who care about battery life. 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.