Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ vs Xiaomi 17
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $830 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 76/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 7000); the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,543,672 vs 3,248,535); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
Xiaomi 17
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3543672 vs 3248535
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 9287
- Lighter: 191g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $709 vs $830
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 93/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 76/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 11 points higher (87/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 76/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ — 66/100, Xiaomi 17 — 88/100; 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 and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ are nearly equal (95/100 vs 93/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (63/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3543672 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7050 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| 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 / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $830 | $709 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 7050 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads Xiaomi 17 by 9.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $121. Xiaomi 17 was $121 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ are nearly equal (95/100 vs 93/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (81/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (63/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and the Xiaomi 17?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ over the Xiaomi 17?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.