Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ vs Redmi Note 9 Pro Max

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads — 76/100 vs 46/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,231,636 vs 514,398); the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max doesn't; the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (209g vs 229g).

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max by 30 points (76/100 vs 46/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
Performance 92
Display 93
Camera 52
Battery 76
Portability 32
Value for money 64
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
Performance 41
Display 56
Camera 48
Battery 46
Portability 45
Value for money
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3231636 vs 514398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1762
  • Bigger battery: 7050 vs 5020 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 33W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 48/100)
  • Longer battery life (76/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Redmi Note 9 Pro Max better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 209g vs 229g

  • Better portability (45/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ vs the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ scores 30 points higher (76/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (93/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (76/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is a bit better (45/100 vs 32/100).

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+: The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max: The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
AnTuTu 3231636 514398
Geekbench Single 3041 746
Geekbench Multi 9494 1762
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 2688x1216 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 7050 mAh 5020 mAh
Charging 120W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 15 Android 10.0; MIUI 11
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 450 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm 165.5×76.7×8.8 mm
Weight 229 g 209 g
Launch price $830
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
48
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
56
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
  • 7050 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
76
battery
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
  • 5020 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
76/100
3231636 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
46/100 -528.2%
514398 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads Redmi Note 9 Pro Max by 528.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
$830
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (92/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (93/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (76/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is a bit better (45/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max by 30 points (76/100 vs 46/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max — 46/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ over the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is a better fit for everyday use.