Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs Xiaomi 17
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $649 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 61/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,207,732 vs 1,825,719); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 228g).
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
Xiaomi 17
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $709
- Overall rating 61/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3207732 vs 1825719
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Lighter: 191g vs 228g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 33/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 26 points higher (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro — 34/100, Xiaomi 17 — 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 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (95/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (63/100 vs 33/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1825719 | 3207732 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $709 |
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by 43.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $60. Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro was $60 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (95/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (81/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (87/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (63/100 vs 33/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 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?
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro over the Xiaomi 17?
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.