Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro (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 $999 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 65/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3095); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 1,413,275); the Apple iPhone 13 Pro is noticeably lighter (204g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 13 Pro better?
- Lighter: 204g vs 230g
- Better camera (73/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 1413275
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2315
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5753
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3095 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $999
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 15 points higher (80/100 vs 65/100). 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 leads (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 13 Pro — 40/100, Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 74/100; 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 (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 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 (84/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (60/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 13 Pro | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1413275 | 4678468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2315 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5753 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1170x2532 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3095 mAh | 7500 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.7 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $649 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
- 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
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1170x2532
- 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
- 3095 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 13 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Apple iPhone 13 Pro by 69.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $350. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro was $350 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (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 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 (84/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (60/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 13 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro leads on camera score (73/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro 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 over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro 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.