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 (3,248,535 vs 3,126,402); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+
Xiaomi 17
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ better?
- 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)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 9287
- Lighter: 191g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $709 vs $799
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
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+ — 70/100, 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 10S Pro+ are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 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 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
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
Overall performance score
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 3.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $90. Xiaomi 17 was $90 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100).
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).
Frequently asked questions
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.