Both Red Magic 11 Air and Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) has better resolution of 2772 x 1280 than Red Magic 11 Air which has resolution of 2688 x 1216. Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) has more internal memory than Red Magic 11 Air
| Name | Red Magic 11 Air | Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.85 in | 6.83 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 9000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 46990 | Rs. 46999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is January 20, 2026. The Expected cost of Red Magic 11 Air is Rs. 46990. The launch Date of the second phone is March 17, 2026. The cost of Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) is Rs. 46999.
Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) has screen size of 6.83 inches which falls short to Red Magic 11 Air's 6.85 inch screen. Both the phones have AMOLED Screen Type. Poco's phone has display density of 447 PPI & Redmagic's phone has only 431 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Redmagic's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.7% than Poco's phone ~ 90.3%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Both mobiles come with 12 GB RAM Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Red Magic 11 Air (256 GB).
Red Magic 11 Air has 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera. Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to Red Magic 11 Air's 16 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 16.
| Name | Red Magic 11 Air | Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | NX799J | 2602BPC18G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | January 20, 2026 | March 17, 2026 |
| In The Box | 1 x Handset, 1 x Adapter, 1 x Type-C USB Cable, 1 x Sim Eject Tool, 1 x Protective Case, 1 x Quick Start Guide, 1 x Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.5 x 163.8 x 8 mm | 77.9 x 162.9 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 207 g | 218 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Phantom (Transparent Black), Prism (Transparent White) | Black, White, Blue |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (68.7 B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.85 inches, 1216 x 2688 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.83 inches, 1280 x 2772 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 431 PPI | ~ 447 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.7% | ~ 90.3% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Brightness | 2000 nits (HBM), 3500 nits (peak) | |
| Features | 100% DCI-P3 Color Gamut, up to 1300 nits Brightness, 1600 nits (peak), 2160Hz PWM Dimming | 3840Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Adaptive Refresh Rate 30(AOD)/60/90/120Hz TÜV Rheinland Low Blue light (Hardware Solution), TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly, TÜV Rheinland flicker free |
| Notch | No | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Ultra | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G SA: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n77/n78, 5G NSA: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, aptX, LE | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 2,712,214 (Total) (v11) | |
| Geekbench Score | 8,254 (Multi Core) (v6) 2,596 (Single Core) 20,010 (OpenCL) 21,920 (Vulkan) | |
| 3DMark Score | 6,019 (Wild Life Extreme) (36.04 FPS) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | Yes, with A-GPS. Up to tri-band: GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Ultrasonic In-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E-Compass, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Flicker Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Circle to Search with Google, Google Gemini, AI Writing, AI Speech Recognition, AI Interpreter | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP66/IP68/IP69/ IP69K |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Stereo Speakers, Dual Smart PA | 3D IceLoop Cooling System, X-axis Linear Motor |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.5 (Wide Angle) 26mm (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, panorama | Dynamic Shot, Motion Capture, Documents Mode, Potrait Mode, Pro Mode, 50MP Mode, Slow Motion, Time Lapse, Voice Shutter, HDR, Panaroma, Google Lens, DUAL Video, Long Exposure, Timed Burst |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Under Display | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | Redmagic OS 10 | HyperOS 3 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Mediatek Dimensity 9500s |
| CPU | 4.32 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.73 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Prime Core@4.32 GHz & 6x Performance Core@3.53 GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Immortalis-G925 MC12 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Features | Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 9000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 120W Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes, 27W |