Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $1199 and $549. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 73/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 4685); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,289,721 vs 1,890,000).

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max edges out the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Performance 85
Display 85
Camera 89
Battery 47
Portability 40
Value for money 64
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
Performance 92
Display 80
Camera 52
Battery 72
Portability 32
Value for money 66
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 3041
  • Lighter: 227g vs 229g

  • Better camera (89/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (40/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3289721 vs 1890000
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 8400
  • Bigger battery: 7050 vs 4685 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Cheaper: $549 vs $1199

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 85/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better value for money (66/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max scores 4 points higher (77/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (72/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a bit better (92/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (72/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100).

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max: The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
Processor Apple A18 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1890000 3289721
Geekbench Single 3400 3041
Geekbench Multi 8400 9494
Display 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2868x1320 2480x1116
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4685 mAh 7050 mAh
Charging 27W 100W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 161
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB / 24GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 18 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.0×77.6×8.3 mm 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm
Weight 227 g 229 g
Price $1199 $549
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
89
camera
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
  • 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2868x1320
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
  • 4685 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 25W
47
battery
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
  • 7050 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 11:38 hrs, total 28:35 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Apple A18 Pro
77/100
1890000 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100 +42.5%
3289721 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by 42.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
$1199
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
$549

Price difference: $650. Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is cheaper by $650.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a bit better (92/100 vs 85/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (89/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (72/100 vs 47/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max edges out the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads on camera score (89/100 vs 52/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 85/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max over the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.