Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4; launch prices were $499 and $415. Both devices score the same overall rating of 73/100. Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 2,375,195); the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro is noticeably lighter (181g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 2375195
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6649
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro better?
- Lighter: 181g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $415 vs $499
- Better camera (66/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (75/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro received the same MobileRank rating — 73/100. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (92/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro leads (66/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (76/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro — 72/100; 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 is a bit better (92/100 vs 81/100). 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 Civi 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (66/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro (76/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (75/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 2375195 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2072 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 6649 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1236x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 157.1×73.2×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 181 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $415 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1236x2750
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro by 37.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $84. Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro was $84 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (92/100 vs 81/100).
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 Civi 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (66/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro (76/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (75/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro?
Both devices scored 73/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (92/100 vs 81/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro?
The Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro leads on camera score (66/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.