Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $649 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 77/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,416,758 vs 3,654,776).
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Higher AnTuTu: 4416758 vs 3654776
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Cheaper: $649 vs $799
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 88/100)
- Better value for money (65/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 219g vs 230g
- Better camera (90/100 vs 47/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 82/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (26/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 7 points higher (84/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 47/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (97/100 vs 88/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (90/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (26/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4416758 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| 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 | — | |
| Weight | 230 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $649 | $799 |
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Xiaomi 17 Max by 20.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $150. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is cheaper by $150.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (97/100 vs 88/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (90/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (26/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max 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 17 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (97/100 vs 88/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.