Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 845; launch prices were $499 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 31/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 2870); the main camera is 50 MP vs 19 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 595,284); the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact is noticeably lighter (168g vs 215g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 595284
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 563
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2006
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 2870 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 19MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $649
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 49/100)
- Lighter: 168g vs 215g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 41 points higher (72/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (35/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 70/100, Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact — 0/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (93/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (93/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (35/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (68/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 845 | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 595284 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 563 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 2006 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2160 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 2870 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 19 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 135.0×65.0×12.1 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $649 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
- Main: 19MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
- 2870 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact by 479.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $150. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $150 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (93/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (93/100 vs 49/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (35/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (68/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact by 41 points (72/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on camera score (35/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact is a better fit for everyday use.