Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $830 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 76/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 229g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $830 vs $986
- Better display (93/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7050 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 76/100)
- Better portability (33/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 12 points higher (88/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 76/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ — 66/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 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 "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3543672 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7050 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $830 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 7050 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $156. Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ was $156 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (100/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (92/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro 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 18 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.