Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6; launch prices were $860 and $845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 81/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is noticeably lighter (203g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 87/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $845 vs $860
- Better camera (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 7 points higher (88/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 76/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro — 90/100; 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 "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 87/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (52/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 4716234 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 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 / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $860 | $845 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $15. Xiaomi 18 Pro was $15 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (100/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 87/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (52/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.