Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 60/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9210 mAh vs 8000); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,010,104).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1010104
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1099
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3481
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 9210 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (35/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 17 points higher (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1010104 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1099 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3481 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 9210 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 163.5×78.3×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- 9210 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Redmi Note 17 Pro Max by 291.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (98/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) over the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life.