Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Xiaomi 17T Pro

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $499 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 72/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 3,207,005).

The Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 93
Display 93
Camera 35
Battery 68
Portability 50
Value for money 70
Xiaomi 17T Pro
Performance 93
Display 94
Camera 63
Battery 87
Portability 54
Value for money 76
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 3207005
  • Cheaper: $499 vs $899

  • Overall rating 72/100
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 3041
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 9494
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 205g vs 215g

  • Better camera (63/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (76/100 vs 70/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 10 points higher (82/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (63/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 93/100. In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (63/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 70/100).

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi 17T Pro: The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Xiaomi 17T Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 3448524 3207005
Geekbench Single 3041 3228
Geekbench Multi 9494 9553
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216 2772x1280
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 80W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm
Weight 215 g 205 g
Price $499 $899
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
72/100
3448524 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17T Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 -7.5%
3207005 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Xiaomi 17T Pro by 7.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499
Xiaomi 17T Pro
$899

Price difference: $400. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is cheaper by $400.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 93/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (63/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (87/100 vs 68/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 70/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 35/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.