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).
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 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)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 4685 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 7050 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:38 hrs, total 28:35 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by 42.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $650. Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is cheaper by $650.
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).
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.