Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) vs Redmi Note 17 Pro Max

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 60/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9210 mAh vs 8000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,012,134).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
Performance 98
Display 93
Camera 52
Battery 71
Portability 31
Value for money
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Performance 60
Display 84
Camera 40
Battery 80
Portability 35
Value for money
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1012134
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1180
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3501
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 Pro Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 9210 vs 8000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W

  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better portability (35/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) vs the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) scores 17 points higher (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100).

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China): The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max: The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
AnTuTu 3942923 1012134
Geekbench Single 3640 1180
Geekbench Multi 11033 3501
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1216x2688 1280x2772
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 9210 mAh
Charging 80W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16, Redmagic OS 11 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IPX8 IP68/IP69K
Dimensions 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm 163.5×78.3×8.6 mm
Weight 230 g 230 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
  • 9210 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
77/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
60/100 -289.6%
1012134 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads Redmi Note 17 Pro Max by 289.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (98/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 71/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max — 60/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 60/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) over the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.