Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+ vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+ (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 61/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,681,314).

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+ by 31 points (92/100 vs 61/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+

Performance 75
Display 80
Camera 35
Battery 64
Portability 31
Value for money —

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

Performance 100
Display 82
Camera 100
Battery 92
Portability 33
Value for money 96

What makes Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+ better?

  • Faster charging: 165W vs 100W
  • Lighter: 230g vs 235g

  • Overall rating 61/100

What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1681314
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (100/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (92/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (33/100 vs 31/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+ vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 31 points higher (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+ (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+ are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+ (100/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+ (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+ are nearly equal (33/100 vs 31/100).

Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+: The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+ is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+ Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
AnTuTu 1681314 5001234
Geekbench Single 2004 4327
Geekbench Multi 5311 12873
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1116x2480 1208x2624
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8500 mAh
Charging 165W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, Redmagic OS 6 Android 17
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 4000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm
Weight 230 g 235 g
Launch price — $986

Camera comparison

Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
100
camera

Display comparison

Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1208x2624
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Battery and charging

Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 165W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
92
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+ and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
61/100
1681314 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
92/100 +66.4%
5001234 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+ by 66.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+

Price unknown

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

$986

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+ (100/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+ are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+ (100/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+ (92/100 vs 64/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+ are nearly equal (33/100 vs 31/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+ or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+ by 31 points (92/100 vs 61/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+ and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+ or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+ or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+ over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+ is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.