Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Xiaomi 17T
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; estimated prices are $499 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 63/100 vs 55/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 2,047,329); the Xiaomi 17T is noticeably lighter (185g vs 215g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Xiaomi 17T
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 2047329
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1553
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 6403
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 59/100)
- Lighter: 185g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $449 vs $499
- Better camera (59/100 vs 31/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Xiaomi 17T, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 8 points higher (63/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (74/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T leads (59/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (74/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (59/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (65/100 vs 59/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17T significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (68/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (79/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Xiaomi 17T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 2047329 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 185 g | |
| Price | $499 | $449 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17T
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17T
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17T
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Xiaomi 17T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Xiaomi 17T by 68.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $50. Xiaomi 17T is cheaper by $50.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (74/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (59/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (65/100 vs 59/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17T significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (68/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (79/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air edges out the Xiaomi 17T by just 8 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?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Xiaomi 17T — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Xiaomi 17T leads on camera score (59/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (74/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Xiaomi 17T?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.