Apple iPhone 15 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro (2023) runs on the Apple A17 Pro, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $999 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 70/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3274); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 1,452,754); the Apple iPhone 15 Pro is noticeably lighter (187g vs 215g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air edges out the Apple iPhone 15 Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Performance 80
Display 85
Camera 83
Battery 20
Portability 64
Value for money 52
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 93
Display 93
Camera 35
Battery 68
Portability 50
Value for money 70
What makes Apple iPhone 15 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 187g vs 215g

  • Better camera (83/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 1452754
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2972
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 7397
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3274 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $999

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 80/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 2 points higher (72/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro leads (83/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 15 Pro — 52/100, Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 70/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (83/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro (68/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).

Apple iPhone 15 Pro: The Apple iPhone 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 15 Pro Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Processor Apple A17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1452754 3448524
Geekbench Single 2972 3041
Geekbench Multi 7397 9494
Display 6.1" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2556x1179 2688x1216
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 3274 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 15W 80W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 154
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS iOS 17 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 146.6×70.6×8.3 mm 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm
Weight 187 g 215 g
Launch price $999 $499
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
83
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2556x1179
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
  • 3274 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless: 15W
20
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Overall performance score

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

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Apple A17 Pro
70/100
1452754 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
72/100 +57.9%
3448524 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Apple iPhone 15 Pro by 57.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
$999
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499

Launch price difference: $500. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $500 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (83/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro (68/100 vs 20/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air edges out the Apple iPhone 15 Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro leads on camera score (83/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 80/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.