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).

The Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+
Performance 92
Display 93
Camera 52
Battery 90
Portability 30
Value for money 68
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money 88
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ better?
  • Faster charging: 165W vs 100W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better display (93/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+: The Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Xiaomi 17 Max: 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.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+
  • 7050 mAh
  • Wired: 165W
  • Wireless charging: no data
90
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
78/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +14.7%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ by 14.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+
$799
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799

Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.