Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $649 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 80/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 3,998,145).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 3998145
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $999
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 98/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 219g vs 230g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 8 points higher (88/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 74/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 86/100; 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 Pro Max are nearly equal (99/100 vs 98/100). 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (48/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Xiaomi 17 Pro Max by 17.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $350. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro was $350 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (99/100 vs 98/100).
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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (87/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (48/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.