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 — 90/100 vs 58/100 (a 32-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 1,290,942); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (219g vs 235g).
Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $999
- Overall rating 58/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 219g vs 235g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 22/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 32 points higher (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 69/100). 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 — 28/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 92/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100). 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).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1290942 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 2160 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 | 12GB / 16GB / 18GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| 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 |
Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
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
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 67.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $200. Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro was $200 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro (98/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100).
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).
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 32 points (90/100 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 — 90/100.
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 69/100).
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.