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Technology Showdown: ZTE Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro Challenges Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
ZTE Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
VS
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Specifications
ZTE Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
VS
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Build Quality
| Device Height | 163.82 mm (6.45 inches) | 162.9 mm (6.41 inches) |
| Device Width | 76.54 mm (3.01 inches) | 77.6 mm (3.06 inches) |
| Device Thickness | 8.9 mm (0.35 inches) | 8 mm (0.31 inches) |
| Device Weight | 230 g (8.11 oz) | 219 g (7.72 oz) |
| Water Resistance | IPX8 | IP68 |
| Enhanced Cooling System | Active fan | Vapor chamber |
| Back Panel Material | Glass | |
| Frame Construction | Metal | Metal |
| Available Color Options | Black, Silver | White, Black, Green, Purple |
| Biometric Security | Yes, in-display | Yes, in-display |
| Display Coverage | 90.4% | 92.4% |
System on Chip
| Processing Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 4600 MHz | 4610 MHz |
| Processor Core Count | 8 (2 + 6) | 8 (2 + 6) |
| CPU Architecture | - 6 cores at 3.63 GHz: Oryon Gen 3 Performance- 2 cores at 4.61 GHz: Oryon Gen 3 Prime | - 6 cores at 3.63 GHz: Oryon Gen 3 Performance- 2 cores at 4.61 GHz: Oryon Gen 3 Prime |
| Level 3 Cache | 8 MB | 8 MB |
| Production Details | TSMC | TSMC |
| Chip Manufacturing Process | 3 nanometers | 3 nanometers |
| AI Processing Unit | Hexagon | Hexagon |
| Graphics Processor | Adreno 840 | Adreno 840 |
| Graphics Clock Speed | 1200 MHz | 1200 MHz |
| GPU Shader Units | 1536 | 1536 |
| Computational Performance | ~3686.4 GFLOPS | ~3686.4 GFLOPS |
Random Access Memory
| Memory Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory Clock Speed | 5300 MHz | 5300 MHz |
| Memory Technology | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Memory Channels | 4 | 4 |
Storage Specifications
| Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Technology | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Expandable Storage | No | No |
Operating System
| OS Version | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| Read-Only Memory | Redmagic OS 11 | HyperOS 3 |
Battery Endurance Tests
| Web Browsing Battery Life | 14:36 hr | 16:28 hr |
| Video Playback Battery Life | 24:02 hr | 25:18 hr |
| Standby Battery Duration | 136 hr | 143 hr |
Primary Camera
| Camera Sensor Configuration | 50 megapixels | 50 megapixels |
| Zoom Capability | Digital | Optical, 5x |
| Camera Flash | LED | Dual LED |
| 8K Video Support | Up to 30FPS | Up to 30FPS |
| 4K Video Support | Up to 60FPS | Up to 120FPS |
| Full HD Video Support | Up to 60FPS | Up to 120FPS |
| Slow-Motion Video | 240 FPS (1080p) | 1920 FPS (720p) |
| Widest Lens Field of View | 122° | 102° |
| Camera Lens Count | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Ultrawide: 50 MP 3) Macro: 2 MP | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Telephoto: 50 MP 3) Ultrawide: 50 MP |
| Camera Special Features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode - RAW support |
Front Camera
| Front Camera Megapixels | 16 megapixels | 50 megapixels |
| Front Camera Resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 8192 x 6144 |
| Front Camera Aperture | f/2.0 | f/2.2 |
| Front Camera Focal Length | 21 mm | |
| Front Camera Sensor | OmniVision OV16E1Q | OmniVision OV50M40 |
| Front Camera Sensor Dimensions | 1/2.8" (≈ 0.36 inch) | 1/2.88" (≈ 0.35 inch) |
| Front Camera Pixel Size | 1.12 micron | 0.61 micron |
| Front Camera Autofocus | No | Phase autofocus |
| Front Camera Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| Front Camera Video Resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 60 FPS | 2160p (4K) at 60 FPS |
| 3D Depth Sensor | No | No |
Network Specifications
| SIM Card Count | 2 | 2 |
| SIM Card Type | Nano | Nano |
| Dual SIM Functionality | Standby | Standby |
| eSIM Capability | No | No |
| Hybrid SIM Slot | No | No |
| 2G Network Support | GSM 2 / 3 / 5 / 8 | GSM B2 / B3 / B5 / B8 |
| 3G Network Support | UMTS B1 / 2 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 8 / 19 | WCDMA B1 / B2 / B4 / B5 / B6 / B8 / B19 |
| 4G Network Support | LTE B1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 26 / 28 / 66 | LTE B1 / B2 / B3 / B4 / B5 / B7 / B8 / B12 / B13 / B17 / B18 / B19 / B20 / B25 / B26 / B28 / B66 / B71 |
| 5G Network Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
Audio Specifications
| Sound Output | Stereo | Stereo |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes | No |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Advanced Audio Processing | No | Yes |
Additional Features
| Product Category | Flagship | Flagship |
| Announcement Date | November 2025 | September 2025 |
| Initial Pricing | $699 | $999 |
| Sensor List | - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint | - Barometer - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
Final Rating
| Display Rating | 91 | 87 |
| Camera Rating | 81* | 97* |
| Gaming Performance Rating | 98 | 98 |
| Battery Rating | 100 | 100 |
| Connectivity Rating | 90 | 90 |
| Overall Review Score | 91* | 94* |
Phone Price Comparison
ZTE Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
$699.00 USD
EUR
587.65
INR
63,325.70
NGN
946,167.52
JPY
108,087.77
MYR
2,742.67
CNY
4,836.17
ZAR
11,144.58
RUB
54,029.07
GBP
511.95
CHF
536.48
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
$999.00 USD
EUR
839.86
INR
90,504.11
NGN
1,352,248.00
JPY
154,477.37
MYR
3,919.78
CNY
6,911.78
ZAR
15,927.66
RUB
77,217.51
GBP
731.67
CHF
766.73
