Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $760 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 71/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7500); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,244,509 vs 2,604,459).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4244509 vs 2604459
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3293
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10243
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 77/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7500 mAh
- Lighter: 218g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $469 vs $760
- Better portability (46/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ scores 10 points higher (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 77/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ — 76/100, Poco X8 Pro Max — 66/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (93/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (46/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 4244509 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $760 | $469 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads Poco X8 Pro Max by 63.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $291. Poco X8 Pro Max was $291 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (52/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (93/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (46/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is noticeably better than the Poco X8 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.