Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Sony Xperia X

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia X (2016) runs on the Snapdragon 650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 18/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 2620); the main camera is 50 MP vs 23 MP; the Sony Xperia X is noticeably lighter (153g vs 215g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X by 54 points (72/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 93
Display 93
Camera 35
Battery 68
Portability 50
Value for money 70
Sony Xperia X
Performance 3
Display 46
Camera 17
Battery 12
Portability 87
Value for money
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 270
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 800
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 2620 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 23MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 3/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 17/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Sony Xperia X better?
  • Lighter: 153g vs 215g

  • Better portability (87/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Sony Xperia X, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 54 points higher (72/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 3/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (35/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X (93/100 vs 3/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X (93/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Sony Xperia X (35/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X (68/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia X significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (87/100 vs 50/100).

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Sony Xperia X: The Sony Xperia X is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Sony Xperia X
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Snapdragon 650
AnTuTu 3448524
Geekbench Single 3041 270
Geekbench Multi 9494 800
Display 6.8" AMOLED 5.0" IPS LCD
Resolution 2688x1216 1080x1920
Refresh rate 144 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 2620 mAh
Charging 80W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 23 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 3GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 16 Android 6.0.1
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm 143.0×69.0×7.7 mm
Weight 215 g 153 g
Launch price $499
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Sony Xperia X
  • Main: 23MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
17
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Sony Xperia X
  • 5.0" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x1920
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
46
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Sony Xperia X
  • 2620 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499
Sony Xperia X
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X (93/100 vs 3/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X (93/100 vs 46/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Sony Xperia X (35/100 vs 17/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X (68/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia X significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (87/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Sony Xperia X?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X by 54 points (72/100 vs 18/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Sony Xperia X?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Sony Xperia X — 18/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Sony Xperia X?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on camera score (35/100 vs 17/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Sony Xperia X?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 3/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Sony Xperia X?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia X is a better fit for everyday use.