Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs Redmi 17
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 46/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7500); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 624,021).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
Redmi 17
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 624021
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 976
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2250
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 230g vs 232g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi 17 better?
- Better portability (32/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs the Redmi 17, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 31 points higher (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (98/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (71/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | Redmi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 624021 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 976 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2250 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 825 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 170.1×78.4×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 232 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 17
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 17
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and Redmi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Redmi 17 by 533.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi 17
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (98/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (93/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (71/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Redmi 17?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 by 31 points (77/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the Redmi 17?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Redmi 17 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Redmi 17?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Redmi 17?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) over the Redmi 17?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.