Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (2023) 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; launch prices were $649 and $986. 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 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,825,719).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro better?
- Lighter: 228g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $986
- Overall rating 61/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1825719
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
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 76/100). 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 60/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro — 36/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 96/100; 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 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (100/100 vs 76/100). 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 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 33/100.
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 | 1825719 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 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 | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | 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 | 228 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by 63.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $337. Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro was $337 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (100/100 vs 76/100).
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 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (92/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 33/100.
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 76/100).
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.