Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 65/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4674); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 1,972,476); the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is noticeably lighter (199g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Plus better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 230g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 1972476
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3431
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 8638
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4674 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 86/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 15 points higher (80/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 86/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (99/100 vs 86/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (52/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (84/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (61/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 4678468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3431 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8638 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4674 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $649 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 4674 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Apple iPhone 16 Plus by 57.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (99/100 vs 86/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (52/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (84/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (61/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 Plus — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 86/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.