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 — 88/100 vs 77/100 (a 11-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 3,950,082).

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

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)

Performance 98
Display 93
Camera 52
Battery 71
Portability 31
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 89
Portability 48
Value for money 86

What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) better?

  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7500 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better display (93/100 vs 81/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 3950082
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 219g vs 230g

  • Better camera (87/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better portability (48/100 vs 31/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 11 points higher (88/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 98/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (48/100 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.
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, budget-conscious buyers.

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 3950082 3998145
Geekbench Single 3639 3639
Geekbench Multi 11047 11047
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1216x2688 1200x2608
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 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
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
Launch price — $999

Camera comparison

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.69
  • 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
93
display

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
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
77/100
3950082 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +1.2%
3998145 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) by 1.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

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 — 98/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (87/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (89/100 vs 71/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (48/100 vs 31/100).

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 11 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 77/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.

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 52/100).

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, budget-conscious buyers.