Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $649 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 80/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 4,678,468).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 230g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $986
- Better display (93/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 4678468
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 99/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (33/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 12 points higher (92/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 74/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 96/100; 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 Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (100/100 vs 99/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 84/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (33/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro by 6.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $337. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro was $337 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (100/100 vs 99/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (100/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 84/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (33/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Xiaomi 18 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 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.