Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ vs Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (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+ leads — 81/100 vs 46/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,244,509 vs 517,460); the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (209g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4244509 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5020 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 33W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Redmi Note 9 Pro Max better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 209g vs 230g
- Better portability (45/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ vs the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ scores 35 points higher (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (93/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (93/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (45/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 4244509 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5020 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10.0; MIUI 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 450 nits | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.5×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $760 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads Redmi Note 9 Pro Max by 720.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (99/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (93/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (93/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (45/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ or the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max by 35 points (81/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max — 46/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ or the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ over the Redmi Note 9 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.