Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ vs Xiaomi 17
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $760 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 81/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,244,509 vs 3,248,535); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
Xiaomi 17
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4244509 vs 3248535
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3566
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10162
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 95/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 87/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $709 vs $760
- Better camera (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 6 points higher (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ — 76/100, Xiaomi 17 — 88/100; 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 are nearly equal (99/100 vs 95/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 87/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (63/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4244509 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| 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 / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $760 | $709 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads Xiaomi 17 by 30.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $51. Xiaomi 17 was $51 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (99/100 vs 95/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (81/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 87/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (63/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ by just 6 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?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ over the Xiaomi 17?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.