Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Nubia Red Magic 10S 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 $799 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 78/100 (a 10-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 3,119,308).
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Faster charging: 165W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (93/100 vs 81/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 3119308
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3041
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9494
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7050 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 219g vs 229g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 30/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 10 points higher (88/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ — 68/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100. In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7050 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 165W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Weight | 229 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $799 |
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+
- 7050 mAh
- Wired: 165W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ by 14.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10S 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 10S Pro+ (90/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 10S 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.