Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $649 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 68/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 2,409,744).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro better?
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $799
- Overall rating 68/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 2409744
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 219g vs 229g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 20 points higher (88/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — 50/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 90/100; 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 17 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2409744 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 229 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by 34.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $150. Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro was $150 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (97/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (90/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (90/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by 20 points (88/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.