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 — 81/100 vs 60/100 (a 21-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 (4,701,314 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: 4701314 vs 1007140
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1099
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3481
- 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 (88/100 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
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- 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 21 points higher (81/100 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 "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 is a bit better (88/100 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 | 4701314 | 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 | 80W | 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: 80W
- 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 366.8% 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 is a bit better (88/100 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 21 points (81/100 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 81/100, 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.