Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Xiaomi 14 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 14 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $499 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra leads — 79/100 vs 72/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5300); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 2,345,207); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.2mm).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 2345207
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2250
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 7200
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5300 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $999
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 83/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 32/100)
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Better camera (80/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra scores 7 points higher (79/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 70/100, Xiaomi 14 Ultra — 70/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Xiaomi 14 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (80/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Ultra (50/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Xiaomi 14 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 2345207 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 2250 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 7200 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 149 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 / HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 161.4×75.3×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $999 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Xiaomi 14 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Xiaomi 14 Ultra by 47.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $500. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $500 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Xiaomi 14 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (80/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Ultra (50/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Xiaomi 14 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by just 7 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 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Xiaomi 14 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra leads on camera score (80/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Xiaomi 14 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Xiaomi 14 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 14 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.