Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (2023) runs on the Apple A17 Pro, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1199 and $860. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 77/100 vs 55/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4441); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,592,636 vs 1,650,000).
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Lighter: 221g vs 230g
- Better camera (83/100 vs 47/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (23/100 vs 12/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4592636 vs 1650000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 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: $860 vs $1199
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 27/100)
- Better value for money (51/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 22 points higher (77/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (97/100 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 11S Pro+ leads (92/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (51/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (97/100 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 11S Pro+ (83/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (92/100 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 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (51/100 vs 27/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A17 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1650000 | 4592636 | |
| 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 | 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $1199 | $860 |
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2796x1290
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 4441 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max by 64.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $339. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is cheaper by $339.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (97/100 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 11S Pro+ (83/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (92/100 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 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (51/100 vs 27/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max by 22 points (77/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Nubia Red Magic 11S 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 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (97/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.