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; launch prices were $499 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 73/100 vs 71/100 (a 2-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 (3,265,219 vs 2,026,828); the Xiaomi 17T is noticeably lighter (185g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Xiaomi 17T
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 2026828
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6405
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $499
- Better camera (63/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Xiaomi 17T, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 2 points higher (73/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T leads (63/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (76/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, Xiaomi 17T — 66/100; 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 Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (92/100 vs 76/100). 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 17T notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (63/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (74/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Xiaomi 17T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 2026828 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 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 | |
| Launch price | $499 | $449 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17T
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17T
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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 61.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Xiaomi 17T was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (92/100 vs 76/100).
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 17T notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (63/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (74/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 2 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 73/100, the Xiaomi 17T — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Xiaomi 17T leads on camera score (63/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Xiaomi 17T?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17T is a better fit for active users.