Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $499 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 73/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,600,724 vs 3,265,219).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $999
- Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3600724 vs 3265219
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 16 points higher (89/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100; 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 Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (93/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (80/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 3600724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by 9.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $500. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $500 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (93/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (80/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.