Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Vivo X500
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $499 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 73/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 3,265,219).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Vivo X500
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $820
- Overall rating 73/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 3265219
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Lighter: 211g vs 215g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 76/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 16 points higher (89/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, Vivo X500 — 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 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (96/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7500 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 | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500
- 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 X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by 16.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $321. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $321 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (96/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Vivo X500?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Vivo X500?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.