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 69/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 2,554,897).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro better?
- Lighter: 229g vs 235g
- Overall rating 69/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 2554897
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- 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 66/100)
- 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 23 points higher (92/100 vs 69/100). 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 66/100). 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 66/100). 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 | 2554897 | 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 | 6500 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 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 | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 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
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- 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 48.9% 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 66/100).
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 23 points (92/100 vs 69/100).
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 69/100, 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.