Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Vivo X100

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo X100 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300; launch prices were $499 and $550. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X100 leads — 78/100 vs 72/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 2,415,558).

The Vivo X100 edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 93
Display 93
Camera 35
Battery 68
Portability 50
Value for money 70
Vivo X100
Performance 83
Display 84
Camera 84
Battery 64
Portability 50
Value for money 76
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 2415558
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2142
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 7125
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $550

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 83/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo X100 better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 206g vs 215g

  • Better camera (84/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Vivo X100, the Vivo X100 scores 6 points higher (78/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X100 leads (84/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 70/100, Vivo X100 — 76/100; 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 is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). 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 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (84/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Vivo X100 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Vivo X100: The Vivo X100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Vivo X100
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 9300
AnTuTu 3448524 2415558
Geekbench Single 3041 2142
Geekbench Multi 9494 7125
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216 2800x1260
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 120W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 14
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits 3000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm 164.1×75.2×8.5 mm
Weight 215 g 206 g
Launch price $499 $550
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Vivo X100
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.57
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 32MP
84
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Vivo X100
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Vivo X100
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Vivo X100, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
72/100
3448524 AnTuTu
Vivo X100 MediaTek Dimensity 9300
78/100 -42.8%
2415558 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Vivo X100 by 42.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499
Vivo X100
$550

Launch price difference: $51. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $51 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).

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 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (84/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Vivo X100 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo X100?

The Vivo X100 edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by just 6 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?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Vivo X100 — 78/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo X100?

The Vivo X100 leads on camera score (84/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo X100?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 83/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Vivo X100?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.