Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 70/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 2,426,572).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ better?
- Faster charging: 165W vs 100W
- Lighter: 229g vs 235g
- Overall rating 70/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 2426572
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (33/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 22 points higher (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2426572 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 165W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 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 | 229 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 165W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ by 51.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ (100/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 9S 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 9S Pro+ (100/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ (92/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ by 22 points (92/100 vs 70/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power 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.