Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $499 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 73/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 3,265,219); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably lighter (215g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $986
- Better display (93/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 3265219
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 19 points higher (92/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 76/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 96/100; 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 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (100/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (50/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by 34.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $487. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $487 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (100/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (92/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (50/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.