Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Nubia Red Magic 10S 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 $799 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 78/100 (a 14-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 3,126,402).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ better?
- Faster charging: 165W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 229g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $986
- Better display (93/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 3126402
- 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 91/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (33/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 14 points higher (92/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ — 70/100, 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 91/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7050 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 165W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+
- 7050 mAh
- Wired: 165W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ by 37.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $187. Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ was $187 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ (100/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10S 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 10S Pro+ or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. 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.