Apple iPhone 15 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Apple iPhone 15 (2023) runs on the Apple A16 Bionic, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $799 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 65/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3349); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 1,628,541); the Apple iPhone 15 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 215g).
Apple iPhone 15
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Lighter: 171g vs 215g
- Better camera (76/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 1628541
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2630
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 6744
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3349 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $799
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 7 points higher (72/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 leads (76/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 15 — 42/100, 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 79/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (93/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (76/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (68/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (78/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1628541 | 3448524 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2630 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6744 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3349 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 145 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $499 |
Apple iPhone 15
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Apple iPhone 15
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Apple iPhone 15
- 3349 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 15 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Apple iPhone 15 by 52.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $300. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $300 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (93/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (76/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (68/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (78/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air edges out the Apple iPhone 15 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Apple iPhone 15 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Apple iPhone 15 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Apple iPhone 15 is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.