Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (2021) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 67/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4352); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 1,413,275); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (223g vs 240g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max better?
- Better camera (73/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 1413275
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2315
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5753
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4352 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Lighter: 223g vs 240g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 14 points higher (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 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 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 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 12 Pro (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (88/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 39/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1413275 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2315 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5753 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1284x2778 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4352 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 80W | |
| 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.8×78.1×7.7 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 240 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 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 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
- 4352 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max by 69.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (100/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 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 12 Pro (73/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (88/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 39/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 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 12 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or the Nubia Red Magic 12 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 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.