Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Vivo X100s
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo X100s (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+; launch prices were $499 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X100s leads — 78/100 vs 73/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5100); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 2,233,931).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Vivo X100s
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 2233931
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2249
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 7352
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $699
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo X100s better?
- Lighter: 203g vs 215g
- Better camera (84/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Vivo X100s, the Vivo X100s scores 5 points higher (78/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X100s leads (84/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (76/100 vs 62/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, Vivo X100s — 70/100; 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 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 X100s significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (84/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (76/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X100s is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Vivo X100s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 2233931 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2249 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 7352 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 163.1×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X100s
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X100s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X100s
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Vivo X100s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Vivo X100s by 46.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (92/100 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 X100s significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (84/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (76/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X100s is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo X100s?
The Vivo X100s edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Vivo X100s?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo X100s — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo X100s?
The Vivo X100s leads on camera score (84/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo X100s?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Vivo X100s?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X100s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.