Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1199 and $860. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 77/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4685); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,716,234 vs 1,782,199).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max better?
- Lighter: 227g vs 230g
- Better camera (89/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4716234 vs 1782199
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 8400
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4685 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $860 vs $1199
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 85/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 4 points higher (81/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 47/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max — 64/100, Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 76/100; 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 11S Pro+ is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (93/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1782199 | 4716234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8400 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4685 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 80W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.6×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 227 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $860 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- 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 11S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 4685 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by 62.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $339. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ was $339 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (89/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (93/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ edges out the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 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 11S Pro+?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Nubia Red Magic 11S 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 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 85/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.