Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 81/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 8000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 3,654,776).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 3654776
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 8000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 97/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 219g vs 223g
- Better camera (90/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 7 points higher (88/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100). 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 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | — | |
| Weight | 223 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Xiaomi 17 Max by 42.2% 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 Max are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
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 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (90/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max edges out the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro by just 7 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 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 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 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.