Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (2021) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1099 and $860. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 67/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4352); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,716,234 vs 1,413,275).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
What makes Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max better?
- Better camera (73/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4716234 vs 1413275
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2315
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5753
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4352 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Lighter: 230g vs 240g
- Cheaper at launch: $860 vs $1099
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 14 points higher (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max leads (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max — 44/100, Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 76/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (93/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is a bit better (39/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1413275 | 4716234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2315 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5753 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1284x2778 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4352 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.8×78.1×7.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 240 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $860 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1284x2778
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
- 4352 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max by 70.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $239. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ was $239 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (99/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (73/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (93/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is a bit better (39/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max leads on camera score (73/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.