Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $499 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 63/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 3,448,524).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Lighter: 215g vs 219g
- Cheaper: $499 vs $999
- Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 26/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 3448524
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9300
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 21 points higher (84/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (92/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (82/100 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 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (75/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| 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 | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $499 | $999 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by 13.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $500. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is cheaper by $500.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (92/100 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (87/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (82/100 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 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (75/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.