Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro vs Xiaomi 17
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 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 69/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,248,535 vs 2,554,897); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
Xiaomi 17
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro better?
- Overall rating 69/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 2554897
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 191g vs 229g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 18 points higher (87/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (95/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (63/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2554897 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9S 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 9S Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- 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 9S Pro and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro by 21.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (95/100 vs 83/100).
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 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (81/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (87/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (63/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and the Xiaomi 17?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro over the Xiaomi 17?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power 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.