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; estimated prices are $499 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 82/100 vs 63/100 (a 19-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 (3,593,401 vs 3,448,524).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 226g
- Cheaper: $499 vs $999
- Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 17/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 3448524
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9300
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (87/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 19 points higher (82/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 31/100). 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 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (93/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (72/100 vs 65/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (31/100 vs 17/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (75/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 3593401 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 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 | |
| Price | $499 | $999 |
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
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
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
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 4.0% 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 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (93/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (72/100 vs 65/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (31/100 vs 17/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (75/100 vs 41/100).
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 19 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 63/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 82/100.
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 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (87/100 vs 74/100).
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 active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.