Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $499 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 72/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 3,030,376); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.4mm).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 3030376
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 225g
- Cheaper: $499 vs $999
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 92/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 29/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 3041
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 9494
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 68/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 70/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 13 points higher (85/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (82/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (50/100 vs 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (82/100 vs 70/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 10200 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| 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 | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 225 g | |
| Price | $499 | $999 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 15 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 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Xiaomi 15 Ultra by 13.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $500. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is cheaper by $500.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (50/100 vs 29/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (82/100 vs 70/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.