Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $649 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 80/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6800); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,416,758 vs 3,942,923).
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4416758 vs 3942923
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6800 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $892
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 98/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 83/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 81/100)
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 224g vs 230g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 31/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 7 points higher (87/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 72/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) 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 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (42/100 vs 31/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4416758 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 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 | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $892 |
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) by 12.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $243. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro was $243 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) 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 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (87/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (42/100 vs 31/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) 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 Ultra (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.