Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 69/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6500); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 2,554,897).
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Overall rating 69/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 2554897
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7192
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 219g vs 229g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 84/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 21 points higher (90/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (98/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (48/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2554897 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro by 36.1% in our overall performance rating.
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (98/100 vs 84/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (87/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (89/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (48/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro by 21 points (90/100 vs 69/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 84/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.