Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (2023) runs on the Apple A17 Pro, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1199 and $760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 72/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4441); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,244,509 vs 1,467,470).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
What makes Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max better?
- Lighter: 221g vs 230g
- Better camera (83/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4244509 vs 1467470
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7200
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4441 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $760 vs $1199
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 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+, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ scores 9 points higher (81/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (99/100 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+ leads (93/100 vs 41/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max — 54/100, Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ — 76/100; 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 11 Pro+ notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ 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+ (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (93/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A17 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1467470 | 4244509 | |
| 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 | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| 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 / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×76.7×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 221 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $760 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 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+
- 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+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max by 65.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $439. Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ was $439 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (99/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ 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+ (83/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (93/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ edges out the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max by just 9 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+?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
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+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.