Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Sony Xperia XZ Premium
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (2017) runs on the Snapdragon 835. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 29/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3230); the main camera is 50 MP vs 19 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 438,016); the Sony Xperia XZ Premium is noticeably lighter (195g vs 215g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3230 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 19MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 52/100)
- Lighter: 195g vs 215g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Sony Xperia XZ Premium, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 43 points higher (72/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 33/100). 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 XZ Premium (93/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (93/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (35/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (68/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ Premium is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Sony Xperia XZ Premium | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 835 | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 438016 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 427 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1500 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 3840x2160 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3230 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 19 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 7.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 156.0×77.0×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
- Main: 19MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 3840x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
- 3230 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Sony Xperia XZ Premium, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Sony Xperia XZ Premium by 687.3% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (93/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (93/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (35/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (68/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ Premium is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Sony Xperia XZ Premium?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium by 43 points (72/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Sony Xperia XZ Premium?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Sony Xperia XZ Premium — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Sony Xperia XZ Premium?
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 XZ Premium?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Sony Xperia XZ Premium?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia XZ Premium is a better fit for everyday use.