Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $499 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 73/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 3,265,219); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 8.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1639
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 3265219
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 9287
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 13 points higher (86/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, Xiaomi 18 Fold — 80/100; 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 18 Fold is a bit better (99/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (85/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (76/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by 37.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1140. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $1140 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (99/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (85/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (76/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.