Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $649 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 77/100 vs 62/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7500); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,416,758 vs 2,629,444).
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Higher AnTuTu: 4416758 vs 2629444
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3228
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9553
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 77/100)
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 218g vs 230g
- Cheaper: $469 vs $649
- Better design/ergonomics (27/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (78/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 15 points higher (77/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (97/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (47/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (97/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (47/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 77/100). In the "design" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (27/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 4416758 | 2629444 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 218 g | |
| Price | $649 | $469 |
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Poco X8 Pro Max by 68.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $180. Poco X8 Pro Max is cheaper by $180.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (97/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (47/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 77/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (27/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is noticeably better than the Poco X8 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (47/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (97/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.