Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ vs Xiaomi 17
The Nubia Red Magic 10S 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 $799 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 78/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 7000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 3,119,308); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 229g).
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+
Xiaomi 17
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 165W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 87/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 3119308
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 3041
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 9494
- Lighter: 191g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $709 vs $799
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 30/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 9 points higher (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ — 68/100, Xiaomi 17 — 86/100; 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 and the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ (63/100 vs 30/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7050 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 165W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $709 |
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+
- 7050 mAh
- Wired: 165W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ by 4.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $90. Xiaomi 17 was $90 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ (81/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ (63/100 vs 30/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 edges out the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ and the Xiaomi 17?
The Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ over the Xiaomi 17?
The Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.