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; estimated prices are $1199 and $660. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 55/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4441); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,981,427 vs 1,650,000).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max by 20 points (75/100 vs 55/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Performance 42
Display 100
Camera 83
Battery 27
Design 23
Value for money 27
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 84
Design 12
Value for money 64
What makes Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max better?
  • Lighter: 221g vs 230g

  • Better camera (83/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (23/100 vs 12/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3981427 vs 1650000
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2900
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 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
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
  • Cheaper: $660 vs $1199

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 20 points higher (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (84/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (64/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (83/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (84/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a bit better (23/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (64/100 vs 27/100).

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max: The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Processor Apple A17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1650000 3981427
Geekbench Single 2900 3640
Geekbench Multi 7200 11033
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 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
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS iOS 17 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 1800 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
Price $1199 $660
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
83
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
  • 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2796x1290
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
  • 4441 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 15W
27
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • 8000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
84
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max Apple A17 Pro
55/100
1650000 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
75/100 +58.6%
3981427 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max by 58.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
$1199
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
$660

Price difference: $539. Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is cheaper by $539.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (92/100 vs 42/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (83/100 vs 47/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (84/100 vs 27/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a bit better (23/100 vs 12/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (64/100 vs 27/100).

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 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max by 20 points (75/100 vs 55/100).

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 55/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 75/100.

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 47/100).

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 (92/100 vs 42/100).

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 mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.