Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 58/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 1,294,871); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (219g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $999
- Overall rating 58/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Lighter: 219g vs 235g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 22/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 30 points higher (88/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro — 30/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 86/100; 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 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro (48/100 vs 22/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.3×77.1×10.0 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 235 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
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 7 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro by 67.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro (98/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro (89/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro (48/100 vs 22/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro by 30 points (88/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro is a better fit for active users. 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.