Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ vs Xiaomi 17
The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 62/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 1,757,044); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+
Xiaomi 17
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ better?
- Faster charging: 165W vs 100W
- Overall rating 62/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 191g vs 230g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 25 points higher (87/100 vs 62/100). 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 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S 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 8S Pro+ (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ (63/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 165W | 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 | 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Redmagic OS 8 | 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 | 230 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 165W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ by 48.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S 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 8S Pro+ (81/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ (87/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ (63/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ by 25 points (87/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ and the Xiaomi 17?
The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 8S 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 8S Pro+ or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ over the Xiaomi 17?
The Nubia Red Magic 8S 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.