Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $499 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 72/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6800); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,448,524).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6800 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $892
- Better display (93/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3448524
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3041
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9494
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 93/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 15 points higher (87/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 70/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 93/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (83/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $892 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by 12.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $393. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $393 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 93/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (83/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 93/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.