Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Xiaomi 17
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $649 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 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 7000); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 3,248,535); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Xiaomi 17
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 3248535
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3566
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10162
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $709
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 95/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 191g vs 230g
- Better camera (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 7 points higher (87/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 74/100, Xiaomi 17 — 88/100; 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 are nearly equal (99/100 vs 95/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (87/100 vs 84/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (63/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $709 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Xiaomi 17 by 44.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $60. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro was $60 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (99/100 vs 95/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (81/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (87/100 vs 84/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (63/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 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?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Xiaomi 17?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.