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 $649. 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 (4,416,758 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: 4416758 vs 1650000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7200
- Bigger battery: 7500 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: $649 vs $1199
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 27/100)
- Better value for money (65/100 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 (82/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (65/100 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 (82/100 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 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (65/100 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 | 4416758 | |
| 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 | 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 / 1TB | |
| 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 | $649 |
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: 80W
- 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 62.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $550. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is cheaper by $550.
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 (82/100 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 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (65/100 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.