Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (2023) runs on the Apple A17 Pro, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 72/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4441); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,467,470).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
What makes Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max better?
- Lighter: 221g vs 230g
- Better camera (83/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1467470
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7200
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4441 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) scores 5 points higher (77/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (98/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (71/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A17 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1467470 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2900 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2796x1290 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4441 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 154 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 17 | Android 16, Redmagic OS 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×76.7×8.3 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2796x1290
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 4441 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max by 62.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (98/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (83/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (71/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) edges out the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads on camera score (83/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.