Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads — 83/100 vs 60/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9210 mAh vs 8400); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 1,007,140).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 1007140
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1099
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3481
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 230g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 9210 vs 8400 mAh
- Overall rating 60/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 23 points higher (83/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (97/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 1007140 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1099 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 3481 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 9210 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 163.5×78.3×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- 9210 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Redmi Note 17 Pro Max by 415.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (100/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (97/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max by 23 points (83/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ over the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life.