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; estimated prices are $660 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 75/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,981,427 vs 3,654,776).

The Xiaomi 17 Max edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 84
Design 12
Value for money 64
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 88
Display 100
Camera 90
Battery 83
Design 26
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3981427 vs 3654776
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
  • Cheaper: $660 vs $799

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 88/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 219g vs 230g

  • Better camera (90/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (26/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 9 points higher (84/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (92/100 vs 88/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (90/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (26/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

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.
Xiaomi 17 Max: The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
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 3981427 3654776
Geekbench Single 3640 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1216x2688 2608x1200
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 80W 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 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IPX8 IP68
Dimensions 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm
Weight 230 g 219 g
Price $660 $799
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • 8000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
84
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
75/100
3981427 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 -8.9%
3654776 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Xiaomi 17 Max by 8.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
$660
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799

Price difference: $139. Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is cheaper by $139.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (92/100 vs 88/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (90/100 vs 47/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (26/100 vs 12/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

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 9 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 75/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.

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 47/100).

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. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.