Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Vivo X300 E
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo X300 E (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $499 and $651. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 E leads — 79/100 vs 73/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 E has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 7000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 2,886,527); the Vivo X300 E is noticeably lighter (200g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Vivo X300 E
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 2886527
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 9119
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $651
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 90/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Vivo X300 E better?
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 7000 mAh
- Lighter: 200g vs 215g
- Better camera (64/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Vivo X300 E, the Vivo X300 E scores 6 points higher (79/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 E leads (64/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, Vivo X300 E — 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 and the Vivo X300 E are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 E and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 E notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (64/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (76/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 E is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Vivo X300 E | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 2886527 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 157.5×74.3×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $651 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X300 E
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X300 E
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 E
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Vivo X300 E, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Vivo X300 E by 13.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $152. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $152 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Vivo X300 E are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 E and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 E notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (64/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (76/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 E is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo X300 E?
The Vivo X300 E 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 X300 E?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo X300 E — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo X300 E?
The Vivo X300 E leads on camera score (64/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Vivo X300 E?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X300 E is a better fit for gamers and power users.