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; launch prices were $499 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 73/100 vs 71/100 (a 2-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 (3,265,219 vs 2,994,112); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably lighter (197g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Sony Xperia 1 VII
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 2994112
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1295
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 9287
- Lighter: 197g vs 215g
- Better camera (54/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 2 points higher (73/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (54/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (76/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, Sony Xperia 1 VII — 52/100; 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 Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (54/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (76/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 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 | 800 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 | |
| Launch price | $499 | $1295 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
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 9.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $796. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $796 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (54/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (76/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 2 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 73/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
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 (54/100 vs 35/100).
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 gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.