Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 77/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 8000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 230g vs 235g
- Better display (93/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (33/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 11 points higher (88/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) are nearly equal (33/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, Redmagic OS 11 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 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 11 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) 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 11 Pro (China) (100/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (92/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) are nearly equal (33/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 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 18 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.