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; launch prices were $499 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 73/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 3,182,664).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Xiaomi 17T Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 3182664
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $899
- Overall rating 73/100
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 9287
- Lighter: 205g vs 215g
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 76/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 9 points higher (82/100 vs 73/100). 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 76/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, Xiaomi 17T Pro — 76/100; 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 17T Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100). 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 is a bit better (87/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 3182664 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 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 | |
| Launch price | $499 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
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 leads Xiaomi 17T Pro by 2.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $400. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100).
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 is a bit better (87/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
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 73/100, 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, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.