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; estimated prices are $649 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 77/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,416,758 vs 3,998,145).
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Higher AnTuTu: 4416758 vs 3998145
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Cheaper: $649 vs $999
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 92/100)
- Better value for money (65/100 vs 41/100)
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 219g vs 230g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 47/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (26/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 7 points higher (84/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 47/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (65/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (87/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100. In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (26/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (65/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4416758 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 2160 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, HyperOS 3 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $649 | $999 |
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
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: 2160 Hz
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
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 10.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $350. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is cheaper by $350.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (87/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (65/100 vs 41/100).
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 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 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 84/100.
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 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (97/100 vs 92/100).
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.