Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 72/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7500); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 3,942,923).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 69
Design 12
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 87
Battery 82
Design 26
Value for money 41
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) better?
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7500 mAh

  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 3942923
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 144Hz
  • Lighter: 219g vs 230g

  • Better camera (87/100 vs 47/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (26/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 12 points higher (84/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 69/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (87/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (82/100 vs 69/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (26/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China): The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3942923 3998145
Geekbench Single 3640 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1216x2688 1200x2608
Refresh rate 144 Hz 2160 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 80W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 159
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16, Redmagic OS 11 Android 16, HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IPX8 IP68
Dimensions 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 230 g 219 g
Price $999
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
69
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
72/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +1.4%
3998145 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) by 1.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (87/100 vs 47/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (82/100 vs 69/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (26/100 vs 12/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

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

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 84/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 47/100).

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

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