Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Sony Xperia XA1
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia XA1 (2017) runs on the Helio P20. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 15/100 (a 57-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 23 MP; the Sony Xperia XA1 is noticeably lighter (143g vs 215g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Sony Xperia XA1
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 186
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 798
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 2300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 34/100)
- Lighter: 143g vs 215g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Sony Xperia XA1, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 57 points higher (72/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (35/100 vs 15/100). 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 XA1 (93/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (93/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (35/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (68/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA1 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (84/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Sony Xperia XA1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Helio P20 | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 186 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 798 | |
| 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 | 23 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 145.0×67.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 143 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia XA1
- Main: 23MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia XA1
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia XA1
- 2300 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia XA1
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (93/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (93/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (35/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (68/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA1 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (84/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Sony Xperia XA1?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 by 57 points (72/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Sony Xperia XA1?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Sony Xperia XA1 — 15/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Sony Xperia XA1?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on camera score (35/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Sony Xperia XA1?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Sony Xperia XA1?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia XA1 is a better fit for everyday use.