Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $830 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 76/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 3,543,672).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (93/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 3543672
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7050 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 219g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $830
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 93/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 76/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 12 points higher (88/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 76/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ — 66/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 90/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ are nearly equal (97/100 vs 93/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3543672 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7050 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 229 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $830 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 7050 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ by 3.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $31. Xiaomi 17 Max was $31 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ are nearly equal (97/100 vs 93/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (90/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.