Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $660 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 80/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6800); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,981,427 vs 3,942,923).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) 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 98
Display 93
Camera 52
Battery 86
Portability 31
Value for money 72
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 86
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3981427 vs 3942923
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6800 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
  • Cheaper at launch: $660 vs $892

  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 224g vs 230g

  • Better camera (87/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better portability (42/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 7 points higher (87/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 72/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 98/100. 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 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (86/100 vs 83/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (42/100 vs 31/100).

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 Ultra (China): The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3981427 3942923
Geekbench Single 3640 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1216x2688 1200x2608
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 80W 90W
Wireless charging 80W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IPX8 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 230 g 224 g
Launch price $660 $892
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
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
86
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
80/100
3981427 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 -1.0%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) by 1.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
$660
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
$892

Launch price difference: $232. Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro was $232 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 98/100.

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 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (87/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (86/100 vs 83/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (42/100 vs 31/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) 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 Ultra (China)?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.