Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $999 and $499. Both devices score the same overall rating of 73/100. Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3582); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 1,782,199); the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 3013
- Lighter: 199g vs 215g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 1782199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 8300
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3582 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $999
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 85/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air received the same MobileRank rating — 73/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (76/100 vs 24/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16 Pro — 56/100, Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100; 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 11 Air is a bit better (92/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (76/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1782199 | 3265219 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8300 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3582 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.3 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 3582 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro by 45.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $500. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $500 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (92/100 vs 85/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (86/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (76/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
Both devices scored 73/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (92/100 vs 85/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads on camera score (86/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 85/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.