Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Vivo X100 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo X100 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $499 and $900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X100 Ultra leads — 80/100 vs 73/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 2,294,102); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Vivo X100 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 2294102
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $900
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 82/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Vivo X100 Ultra better?
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Vivo X100 Ultra, the Vivo X100 Ultra scores 7 points higher (80/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X100 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, Vivo X100 Ultra — 72/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X100 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X100 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Vivo X100 Ultra (50/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Vivo X100 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 2294102 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 164.1×75.6×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $900 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X100 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X100 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X100 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 30W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Vivo X100 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Vivo X100 Ultra by 42.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $401. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $401 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X100 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X100 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Vivo X100 Ultra (50/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo X100 Ultra?
The Vivo X100 Ultra edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Vivo X100 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo X100 Ultra — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo X100 Ultra?
The Vivo X100 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo X100 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Vivo X100 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X100 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.