Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $749 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 77/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7500); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 3,950,082).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $999
- Better display (93/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 3950082
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 219g vs 230g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 11 points higher (88/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 68/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 86/100; 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 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (48/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 3998145 | |
| 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 | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 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 | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) by 1.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $250. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) was $250 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 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (87/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (89/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (48/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.