Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi Play
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi Play (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 30/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,013,168 vs 199,111); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi Play doesn't; the Xiaomi Mi Play is noticeably lighter (150g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Xiaomi Mi Play
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4013168 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi Play better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 230g
- Better portability (85/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Xiaomi Mi Play, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 50 points higher (80/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (93/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (85/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | Xiaomi Mi Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 4013168 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 147.8×71.9×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 150 g | |
| Launch price | $660 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi Play
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Mi Play
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
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 Mi Play
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and Xiaomi Mi Play, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Xiaomi Mi Play by 1915.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Mi Play
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (98/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (93/100 vs 62/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (86/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (85/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play by 50 points (80/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Xiaomi Mi Play — 30/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro over the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.