Apple iPhone 14 Plus vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air

The Apple iPhone 14 Plus (2022) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $899 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 63/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4323); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 1,418,085).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air edges out the Apple iPhone 14 Plus by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
Performance 75
Display 61
Camera 67
Battery 37
Portability 59
Value for money
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 93
Display 93
Camera 35
Battery 68
Portability 50
Value for money
What makes Apple iPhone 14 Plus better?
  • Lighter: 203g vs 215g

  • Better camera (67/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (59/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 1418085
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2303
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 5725
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4323 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
  • Cheaper: $499 vs $899

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 75/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 14 Plus vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 9 points higher (72/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Plus leads (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (93/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (93/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Plus significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (68/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Plus is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).

Apple iPhone 14 Plus: The Apple iPhone 14 Plus is a better fit for active users.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 14 Plus Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Processor Apple A15 Bionic Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1418085 3448524
Geekbench Single 2303 3041
Geekbench Multi 5725 9494
Display 6.7" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2778x1284 2688x1216
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4323 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 15W 80W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 133
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS iOS 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 160.8×78.1×7.8 mm 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm
Weight 203 g 215 g
Price $899 $499
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
  • Main: 12MP f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
67
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 2778x1284
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
61
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
  • 4323 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless: 15W
37
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 14 Plus and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 14 Plus Apple A15 Bionic
63/100
1418085 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
72/100 +58.9%
3448524 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Apple iPhone 14 Plus by 58.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
$899
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499

Price difference: $400. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is cheaper by $400.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (93/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (93/100 vs 61/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Plus significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (67/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (68/100 vs 37/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Plus is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 14 Plus or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air edges out the Apple iPhone 14 Plus by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 14 Plus and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Apple iPhone 14 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 14 Plus or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Apple iPhone 14 Plus leads on camera score (67/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 14 Plus or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 14 Plus over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Apple iPhone 14 Plus is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.