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 $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 77/100 (a 3-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 (4,678,468 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 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 1782199
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 8400
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4685 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $1199
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 85/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 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 3 points higher (80/100 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 (84/100 vs 47/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max — 64/100, Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 74/100; 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 (84/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 31/100).
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 | 4678468 | |
| 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 | 80W | |
| 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 | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.6×8.3 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $649 |
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: 80W
- 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 61.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $550. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro was $550 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 (84/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 31/100).
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 3 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 — 80/100.
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.