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 73/100 (a 6-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 (3,265,219 vs 2,354,148); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 2354148
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2250
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 7200
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $999
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 83/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi 14 Ultra better?
- Better camera (80/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra scores 6 points higher (79/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, Xiaomi 14 Ultra — 68/100; 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 Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (92/100 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 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Ultra (50/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Xiaomi 14 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 2354148 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2250 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 7200 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5300 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 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 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
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 38.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $500. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $500 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (92/100 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 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Ultra (50/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 6 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 73/100, 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 (92/100 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, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 14 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.