Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $499 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 63/100 vs 59/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 2,994,112); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably lighter (197g vs 215g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 2994112
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 9293
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $499 vs $1295
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 41/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 21/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 3050
- Lighter: 197g vs 215g
- Better camera (48/100 vs 31/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (53/100 vs 31/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 4 points higher (63/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (48/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (65/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (75/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (74/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (48/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (65/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (53/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (75/100 vs 21/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 197 g | |
| Price | $499 | $1295 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Sony Xperia 1 VII by 15.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $796. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is cheaper by $796.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (74/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (48/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (65/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (53/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (75/100 vs 21/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VII by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on camera score (48/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (74/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for active users.