Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Xiaomi 17
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $499 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 72/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 3,274,157); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 215g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Xiaomi 17
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 3274157
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $499 vs $709
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 3041
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 9494
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 191g vs 215g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 93/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 70/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 15 points higher (87/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (86/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (95/100 vs 93/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (86/100 vs 70/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $499 | $709 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Xiaomi 17 by 5.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $210. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is cheaper by $210.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (95/100 vs 93/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (81/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (87/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (86/100 vs 70/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 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?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Xiaomi 17?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.