Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Samsung Galaxy M17e
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy M17e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $499 and $140. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 43/100 (a 29-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 (3,448,524 vs 524,785); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M17e doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy M17e is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 199g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $499
- Better portability (57/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Samsung Galaxy M17e, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 29 points higher (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 70/100, Samsung Galaxy M17e — 64/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy M17e (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Samsung Galaxy M17e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 167.4×77.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $140 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6.7" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Samsung Galaxy M17e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Samsung Galaxy M17e by 557.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $359. Samsung Galaxy M17e was $359 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (93/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (93/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (68/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e by 29 points (72/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17e — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy M17e is a better fit for everyday use.