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.

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.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+

Performance 99
Display 93
Camera 52
Battery 93
Portability 29
Value for money 76

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

Performance —
Display 82
Camera 100
Battery 92
Portability 33
Value for money 88

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).

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

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
52
camera

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
100
camera

Display comparison

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1208x2624
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Battery and charging

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+

  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 80W
93
battery

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
92
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+

$760

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

$986

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.