Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (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; launch prices were $760 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 81/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 230g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $760 vs $986
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 92/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (33/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 7 points higher (88/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ — 76/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 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 "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ 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+ (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ are nearly equal (33/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 4244509 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 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 / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $760 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 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+
- 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+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $226. Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ was $226 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ 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+ (100/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ are nearly equal (33/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro 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 18 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ 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+ over the Xiaomi 18 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 Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.