Apple iPhone 14 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air

The Apple iPhone 14 (2022) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $799 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 61/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3279); 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 Apple iPhone 14 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 215g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 14 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 14
Performance 75
Display 61
Camera 67
Battery 20
Portability 78
Value for money 34
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 93
Display 93
Camera 35
Battery 68
Portability 50
Value for money 70
What makes Apple iPhone 14 better?
  • Lighter: 172g vs 215g

  • Better camera (67/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 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 3279 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $799

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 75/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 14 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 11 points higher (72/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 14 leads (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 14 — 34/100, 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 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (93/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (93/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 14 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 (68/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 14 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (78/100 vs 50/100).

Apple iPhone 14: The Apple iPhone 14 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 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 6.1" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1170x2532 2688x1216
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 3279 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 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm
Weight 172 g 215 g
Launch price $799 $499
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 14
  • Main: 12MP
  • 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
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1170x2532
  • 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
  • 3279 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless: 15W
20
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Overall performance score

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

Apple iPhone 14 Apple A15 Bionic
61/100
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 by 58.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone 14
$799
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499

Launch price difference: $300. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $300 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 14 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 (68/100 vs 20/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 14 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (78/100 vs 50/100).

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

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 14 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

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

The Apple iPhone 14 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.

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

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

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

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