Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 73/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 3,265,219).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Overall rating 73/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 3265219
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 9287
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 76/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 19 points higher (92/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 76/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 215 g | — | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by 32.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X500 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 76/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.