Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Sony Xperia XA Dual

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia XA Dual (2016) runs on the Helio P10. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 13/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 2300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Sony Xperia XA Dual is noticeably lighter (137g vs 215g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Dual by 59 points (72/100 vs 13/100).
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 XA Dual
Performance 0
Display 34
Camera 10
Battery 12
Portability 84
Value for money
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 140
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 590
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 2300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Sony Xperia XA Dual better?
  • Lighter: 137g vs 215g

  • Better portability (84/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Sony Xperia XA Dual, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 59 points higher (72/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 0/100). 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 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Dual (93/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Dual (93/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Dual (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Dual (68/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA Dual significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (84/100 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 XA Dual: The Sony Xperia XA Dual is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Sony Xperia XA Dual
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Helio P10
AnTuTu 3448524
Geekbench Single 3041 140
Geekbench Multi 9494 590
Display 6.8" AMOLED 5.0" IPS LCD
Resolution 2688x1216 720x1280
Refresh rate 144 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 2300 mAh
Charging 80W 10W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 2GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 16GB
OS Android 16 Android 6.0.1
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm 143.6×66.8×7.9 mm
Weight 215 g 137 g
Launch price $499
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Sony Xperia XA Dual
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Sony Xperia XA Dual
  • 5.0" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1280
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
34
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Sony Xperia XA Dual
  • 2300 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499
Sony Xperia XA Dual
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Dual (93/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Dual (93/100 vs 34/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Dual (35/100 vs 10/100).

battery

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

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA Dual significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (84/100 vs 50/100).

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

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Dual by 59 points (72/100 vs 13/100).

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

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Sony Xperia XA Dual — 13/100.

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

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 Sony Xperia XA Dual?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 0/100).

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

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