Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $499 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 63/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 3,448,524).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 219g
- Cheaper: $499 vs $799
- Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 26/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 3448524
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9300
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 21 points higher (84/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (83/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (88/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (83/100 vs 65/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (31/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 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 | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 215 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $499 | $799 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by 5.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $300. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is cheaper by $300.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (88/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (90/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (83/100 vs 65/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (31/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by 21 points (84/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.