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; estimated prices are $649 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 79/100 vs 77/100 (a 2-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 (4,416,758 vs 3,274,157); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Xiaomi 17
- Higher AnTuTu: 4416758 vs 3274157
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3566
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 10162
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Cheaper: $649 vs $709
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 79/100)
- Better value for money (65/100 vs 61/100)
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 191g vs 230g
- Better camera (78/100 vs 47/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 2 points higher (79/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (97/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (78/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (97/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (78/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (61/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 61/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4416758 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 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 | |
| Price | $649 | $709 |
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
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
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 34.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $60. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is cheaper by $60.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (97/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (78/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (61/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 61/100).
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 2 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 77/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (97/100 vs 79/100).
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 active users, those who care about battery life.