RedMagic 11 Air vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
81Performance79.1
67.1Display69.1
42.6Camera73.2
87.3Battery79
86.7Features78.7
10 spec wins — RedMagic 11 Air5 spec wins — Xiaomi 15 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 15 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 75.9 to 72.3, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+31) and display (+2). RedMagic 11 Air still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the RedMagic 11 Air
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 79
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 79
- 44% higher Active use endurance: 17.3 h vs 12 h
- 29% higher capacity: 7,000 mAh vs 5,410 mAh
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $1,499
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Stronger camera score: 73 vs 43
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 100% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 16 MP
- 78% higher Peak brightness: 3,200 nits vs 1,800 nits
- 21% higher Pixel density: 522 ppi vs 431 ppi
Display
| Spec | RedMagic 11 Air | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.85 ″+2% | 6.73 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1440x3200 |
| Pixel density | 431 ppi | 522 ppi+21% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,800 nits | 3,200 nits+78% |
| Screen-to-body | 95.1 %+6% | 90 % |
Performance
| Spec | RedMagic 11 Air | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| AnTuTu | 2,694,432+2% | 2,650,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,193+5%Top 9% | 3,050Top 12% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,891+3%Top 8% | 9,600Top 11% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | RedMagic 11 Air | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.63 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 200 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 4.3 x |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP+100% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | RedMagic 11 Air | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAh+29% | 5,410 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W | 90 W+13% |
| Wireless charging | — | 80 W |
| Active use endurance | 17.3 h+44% | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | RedMagic 11 Air | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 207 g+8% | 226 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+16% | 9.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | RedMagic 11 Air | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | RedMagic 11 Air | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (RedMagic OS 11) | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| OS update pledge | — | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | RedMagic 11 Air | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |