Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Xiaomi 14 Civi
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 14 Civi (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 73/100 vs 68/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4700); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 1,806,236); the Xiaomi 14 Civi is noticeably lighter (177g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Xiaomi 14 Civi
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 1806236
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 14 Civi better?
- Lighter: 177g vs 215g
- Better camera (63/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Xiaomi 14 Civi, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 5 points higher (73/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 Civi leads (63/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (76/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Civi (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 Civi notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (63/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Civi (76/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 Civi notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (78/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Xiaomi 14 Civi | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 1806236 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1236x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 157.2×72.8×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 177 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 14 Civi
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 14 Civi
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1236x2750
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 14 Civi
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Xiaomi 14 Civi, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Xiaomi 14 Civi by 80.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 14 Civi
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Civi (92/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 Civi notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (63/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Civi (76/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 Civi notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (78/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Xiaomi 14 Civi?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air edges out the Xiaomi 14 Civi by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Xiaomi 14 Civi?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 14 Civi — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Xiaomi 14 Civi?
The Xiaomi 14 Civi leads on camera score (63/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Xiaomi 14 Civi?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Xiaomi 14 Civi?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 14 Civi is a better fit for active users.