Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Redmi Note 4X
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 4X (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625; launch prices were $499 and $160. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 22/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 218,879); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 4X doesn't; the Redmi Note 4X is noticeably lighter (165g vs 215g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Redmi Note 4X
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 218879
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 862
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4100 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 32/100)
- Lighter: 165g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $160 vs $499
- Better portability (74/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Redmi Note 4X, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 50 points higher (72/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 70/100, Redmi Note 4X — 16/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 4X (93/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 4X (93/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Redmi Note 4X (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 4X (68/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 4X notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (74/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Redmi Note 4X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 218879 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 862 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4100 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 151.0×76.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 165 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $160 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 4X
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 4X
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 4X
- 4100 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Redmi Note 4X, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Redmi Note 4X by 1475.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $339. Redmi Note 4X was $339 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 4X (93/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 4X (93/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Redmi Note 4X (35/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 4X (68/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 4X notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (74/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Redmi Note 4X?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 4X by 50 points (72/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Redmi Note 4X?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Redmi Note 4X — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Redmi Note 4X?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on camera score (35/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Redmi Note 4X?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Redmi Note 4X?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi Note 4X is a better fit for everyday use.