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 $549 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 73/100 (a 19-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; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 3,292,097).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro better?
- Lighter: 229g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $549 vs $986
- Overall rating 73/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 3292097
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7050 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
- 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 19 points higher (92/100 vs 73/100). 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 72/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro — 64/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 96/100; 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 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). 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 72/100). 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 | 3292097 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7050 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 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 | $549 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- 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: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 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
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:38 hrs, total 28:35 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro by 34.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $437. Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro was $437 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
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 72/100).
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 19 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 73/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
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).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 92/100).
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. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.