Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 73/100 vs 65/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4674); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 1,972,476); the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Plus better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3431 vs 3013
- Lighter: 199g vs 215g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 1972476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 8638
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4674 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 86/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 8 points higher (73/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (76/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (92/100 vs 86/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (76/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 3265219 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3431 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8638 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4674 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 4674 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Apple iPhone 16 Plus by 39.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Apple iPhone 16 Plus
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (92/100 vs 86/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (76/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air edges out the Apple iPhone 16 Plus by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 86/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.