Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Xiaomi 11i
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 11i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 63/100 vs 34/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi 11i doesn't.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Xiaomi 11i
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 51/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 207g vs 215g
- Better camera (41/100 vs 31/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (41/100 vs 31/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Xiaomi 11i, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 29 points higher (63/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 11i leads (41/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (65/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 11i is a bit better (41/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 11i is a bit better (41/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Xiaomi 11i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, MIUI 12.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 207 g | |
| Price | $499 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 11i
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 11i
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 11i
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 11i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (74/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 11i is a bit better (41/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 11i is a bit better (41/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Xiaomi 11i?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i by 29 points (63/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Xiaomi 11i?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Xiaomi 11i — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Xiaomi 11i?
The Xiaomi 11i leads on camera score (41/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Xiaomi 11i?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (74/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Xiaomi 11i?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 11i is a better fit for everyday use.