Nubia Music vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Nubia Music (2024) runs on the Unisoc, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 38/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia Music is noticeably lighter (199g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Music
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Nubia Music better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 235g
- Better portability (53/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Music vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 54 points higher (92/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Music (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Music (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Music (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Music notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (53/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Music | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×74.9×8.6 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Music
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Music
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Music
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Music
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display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Music (82/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Music (100/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Music (92/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Music notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (53/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Music or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Music by 54 points (92/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Music and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Nubia Music has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Music or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Music over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
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.