Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads — 83/100 vs 77/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4685); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 1,782,199).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max better?
- Better camera (89/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 1782199
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 8400
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4685 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Lighter: 223g vs 227g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 85/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 6 points higher (83/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 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 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (100/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 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 12 Pro+ (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (97/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1782199 | 5195978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8400 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4685 mAh | 8400 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.6×8.3 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 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 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 4685 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by 65.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (100/100 vs 85/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 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 12 Pro+ (89/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (97/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ edges out the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by just 6 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 12 Pro+?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Nubia Red Magic 12 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 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 85/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.