Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Xiaomi 15S Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 15S Pro (2025) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O1; launch prices were $499 and $760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads — 84/100 vs 73/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6100); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 2,998,904).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Xiaomi 15S Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 2998904
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 8431
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6100 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $760
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 89/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15S Pro better?
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Xiaomi 15S Pro, the Xiaomi 15S Pro scores 11 points higher (84/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (78/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, Xiaomi 15S Pro — 82/100; 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 15S Pro are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Xiaomi 15S Pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Xiaomi 15S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Xiaomi XRING O1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 2998904 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 8431 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6100 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 90W | |
| 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 | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 215 g | — | |
| Launch price | $499 | $760 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 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 15S Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Xiaomi 15S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Xiaomi 15S Pro by 8.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $261. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $261 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Xiaomi 15S Pro are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Xiaomi 15S Pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 15S Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 15S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.