Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air

The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (2022) runs on the Apple A16 Bionic, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1099 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 70/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4323); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 1,628,541); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably lighter (215g vs 240g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air edges out the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Performance 79
Display 85
Camera 77
Battery 37
Portability 36
Value for money 52
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 93
Display 93
Camera 35
Battery 68
Portability 50
Value for money 70
What makes Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max better?

  • Better camera (77/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 1628541
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2630
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 6744
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4323 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 215g vs 240g
  • Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1099

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 79/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
  • Better portability (50/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 2 points higher (72/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max — 52/100, Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 70/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (77/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (68/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (50/100 vs 36/100).

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max: The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max 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 Pro Max Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Processor Apple A16 Bionic Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1628541 3448524
Geekbench Single 2630 3041
Geekbench Multi 6744 9494
Display 6.7" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1290x2796 2688x1216
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4323 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 15W 80W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 146
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS iOS 16, upgradable to iOS 26.4 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 160.7×77.6×7.9 mm 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm
Weight 240 g 215 g
Launch price $1099 $499
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
  • Main: 48MP
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
77
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1290x2796
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
  • 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 Pro Max and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max Apple A16 Bionic
70/100
1628541 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
72/100 +52.8%
3448524 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max by 52.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
$1099
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499

Launch price difference: $600. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $600 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (77/100 vs 35/100).

battery

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

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (50/100 vs 36/100).

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

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air edges out the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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

The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.

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

The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max leads on camera score (77/100 vs 35/100).

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

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 79/100).

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

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