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; launch prices were $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 (3,292,097 vs 1,782,199).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 3013
- 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: 3292097 vs 1782199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 8400
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 4685 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper at launch: $549 vs $1199
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 85/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 47/100)
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). Value score: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max — 64/100, Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro — 64/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1782199 | 3292097 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8400 | 9287 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $549 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
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
Overall performance score
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 45.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $650. Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro was $650 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.