Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6; launch prices were $499 and $845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 73/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 3,265,219).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $845
- Better display (93/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 3265219
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 9287
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 215g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 76/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 19 points higher (92/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 76/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro — 98/100; 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 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 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (100/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 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 | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $845 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 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
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by 33.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $346. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $346 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro 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 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (100/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro 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?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.