Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) vs Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads — 72/100 vs 22/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 514,398); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max doesn't; the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (209g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5020 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 209g vs 230g
- Better design/ergonomics (38/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) vs the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) scores 50 points higher (72/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (69/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (69/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (38/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5020 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, Redmagic OS 11 | Android 10.0; MIUI 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 165.5×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 209 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads Redmi Note 9 Pro Max by 666.5% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (69/100 vs 40/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (38/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max by 50 points (72/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max — 22/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) over the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is a better fit for everyday use.