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).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Vivo X100
- 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)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Lighter: 206g vs 215g
- Better camera (84/100 vs 35/100)
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.
| 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 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X100
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X100
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X100
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Vivo X100, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Vivo X100 by 42.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $51. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $51 cheaper at launch.
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.
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.