Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $649 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 61/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,825,719).
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $892
- Overall rating 61/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1825719
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Lighter: 224g vs 228g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 33/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 26 points higher (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro — 34/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; 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 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (83/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (42/100 vs 33/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1825719 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $892 |
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by 53.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $243. Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro was $243 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (98/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (83/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (42/100 vs 33/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by 26 points (87/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.