Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $760 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 81/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,244,509 vs 3,654,776).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4244509 vs 3654776
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Cheaper at launch: $760 vs $799
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 97/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 90/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 219g vs 230g
- Better camera (90/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 7 points higher (88/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ — 76/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 90/100; 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+ and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4244509 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Weight | 230 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $760 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads Xiaomi 17 Max by 16.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $39. Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ was $39 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (90/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ over the Xiaomi 17 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 Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.