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; launch prices were $649 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 80/100 (a 8-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 (4,678,468 vs 3,654,776).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 3654776
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $799
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 97/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- 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 52/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 8 points higher (88/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 74/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 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 "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $649 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
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 28.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $150. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro was $150 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (90/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 8 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 80/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
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 52/100).
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, budget-conscious buyers.