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 (4,013,168 vs 3,950,082).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4013168 vs 3950082
- 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 — 74/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 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, 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).
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 | 4013168 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| 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/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP 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 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
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
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
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 leads Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) by 1.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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.