Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $499 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 73/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6510); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 3,265,219); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6510 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $970
- Overall rating 73/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 3265219
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 9287
- Lighter: 192g vs 215g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 76/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 17 points higher (90/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 92/100; 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 Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by 34.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $471. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $471 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Vivo X500 Pro?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.