Nubia Red Magic 10 Air vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 70/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 2,407,888).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air by 20 points (90/100 vs 70/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
Performance 83
Display 80
Camera 52
Battery 63
Portability 57
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 87
Battery 89
Portability 48
Value for money 92
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Air better?
  • Lighter: 205g vs 219g

  • Better portability (57/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 2407888
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7192
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better display (91/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 20 points higher (90/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).

Nubia Red Magic 10 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 10 Air Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2407888 3998145
Geekbench Single 2205 3640
Geekbench Multi 7192 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1116x2480 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 2160 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 80W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 159
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Redmagic OS 10 Android 16, HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 164.3×76.6×7.9 mm 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 205 g 219 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
91
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 10 Air Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
70/100
2407888 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
90/100 +39.8%
3998145 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Nubia Red Magic 10 Air by 39.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (98/100 vs 83/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (87/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (89/100 vs 63/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air by 20 points (90/100 vs 70/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 52/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 83/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.