Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $999 and $860. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 77/100 vs 59/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3582); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,592,636 vs 1,870,000); the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 230g).
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Lighter: 199g vs 230g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 47/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 12/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4592636 vs 1870000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 8300
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3582 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: $860 vs $999
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 7/100)
- Better value for money (51/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 18 points higher (77/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads (86/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (92/100 vs 7/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (97/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (86/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (92/100 vs 7/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1870000 | 4592636 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8300 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3582 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| 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 | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | 230 g | |
| Price | $999 | $860 |
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 3582 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro by 59.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $139. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is cheaper by $139.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (97/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (86/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (92/100 vs 7/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (51/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads on camera score (86/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (97/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.