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; launch prices were $649 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 71/100 (a 9-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 (4,678,468 vs 2,604,459).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 2604459
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3293
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10243
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 77/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 218g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $469 vs $649
- Better portability (46/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 9 points higher (80/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 74/100, Poco X8 Pro Max — 66/100; 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, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (46/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10243 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $649 | $469 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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 79.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $180. Poco X8 Pro Max was $180 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (52/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (46/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro edges out the Poco X8 Pro Max by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
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 80/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
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 (52/100 vs 37/100).
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 (99/100 vs 91/100).
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 gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.