Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Sony Xperia XZs
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia XZs (2017) runs on the Snapdragon 820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 24/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 2900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 19 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 333,877); the Sony Xperia XZs is noticeably lighter (161g vs 215g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Sony Xperia XZs
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 333877
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 356
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 615
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 2900 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 19MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 44/100)
- Lighter: 161g vs 215g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Sony Xperia XZs, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 48 points higher (72/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 21/100). 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 XZs (93/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs (93/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs (35/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs (68/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZs significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (81/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Sony Xperia XZs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 820 | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 333877 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 356 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 615 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x1920 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 2900 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 | 32GB / 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 | 146.0×72.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 161 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia XZs
- Main: 19MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia XZs
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia XZs
- 2900 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Sony Xperia XZs, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Sony Xperia XZs by 932.9% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia XZs
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs (93/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs (93/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs (35/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs (68/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZs significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (81/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Sony Xperia XZs?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs by 48 points (72/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Sony Xperia XZs?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Sony Xperia XZs — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Sony Xperia XZs?
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 XZs?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Sony Xperia XZs?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia XZs is a better fit for everyday use.