Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Redmi K100
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi K100 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. Both devices score the same overall rating of 73/100. Key differences: the Redmi K100 has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 7000); the Redmi K100 is faster in AnTuTu (3,298,726 vs 3,265,219); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably lighter (215g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Redmi K100
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 215g vs 234g
- Better portability (50/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Redmi K100 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3298726 vs 3265219
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 76/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
Comparison verdict
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Redmi K100 received the same MobileRank rating — 73/100. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (80/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Redmi K100 (50/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Redmi K100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 3298726 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 10000 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 / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 215 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K100
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi K100
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Redmi K100, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 leads Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by 1.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi K100
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (80/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Redmi K100 (50/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Redmi K100?
Both devices scored 73/100. They are identical on performance — 92/100 for both. The clearest difference is portability: better on the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (50/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Redmi K100?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Redmi K100 — 73/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Redmi K100?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.