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 $549 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 73/100 (a 14-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 (3,292,097 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: 3292097 vs 3248535
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 7000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $549 vs $709
- Overall rating 73/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 9287
- Lighter: 191g vs 229g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 14 points higher (87/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro — 64/100, 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 92/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). 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 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (87/100 vs 72/100). 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 | 3292097 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7050 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 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 | $549 | $709 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- 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: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 7050 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:38 hrs, total 28:35 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- 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 1.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $160. Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro was $160 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 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
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 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (87/100 vs 72/100).
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 14 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 73/100, 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. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.