Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 83/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 7500); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 3,998,145).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 3998145
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 98/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 89/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Lighter: 219g vs 223g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 5 points higher (88/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (97/100 vs 89/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| 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 | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Xiaomi 17 Pro Max by 30.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (87/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (97/100 vs 89/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max edges out the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ over the Xiaomi 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 Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.