Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Xiaomi 15
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $499 and $635. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 leads — 82/100 vs 73/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5240); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 2,914,100); the Xiaomi 15 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Xiaomi 15
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 2914100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 9147
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5240 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $635
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3092 vs 3013
- Lighter: 191g vs 215g
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 76/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Xiaomi 15, the Xiaomi 15 scores 9 points higher (82/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 leads (78/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, Xiaomi 15 — 78/100; 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 and the Xiaomi 15 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). 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 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Xiaomi 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 2914100 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3092 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9147 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2670x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5240 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 147 | |
| 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 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 152.3×71.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $635 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 15
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2670x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15
- 5240 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:20 hrs, total 31:54 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Xiaomi 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Xiaomi 15 by 12.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $136. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $136 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Xiaomi 15 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
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 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Xiaomi 15?
The Xiaomi 15 edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Xiaomi 15?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 15 — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Xiaomi 15?
The Xiaomi 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Xiaomi 15?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.