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 (3,543,672 vs 517,460); 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3543672 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 5020 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 33W
- Higher performance (93/100 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 (93/100 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 (93/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3543672 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 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
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 7050 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
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+ leads Redmi Note 9 Pro Max by 584.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (93/100 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 (93/100 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.