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 $649. 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 (4,416,758 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: 4416758 vs 1870000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 8300
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3582 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: $649 vs $999
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 7/100)
- Better value for money (65/100 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 (82/100 vs 7/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (65/100 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 (82/100 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 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (65/100 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 | 4416758 | |
| 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 | 80W | |
| 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 | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.3 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 230 g | |
| Price | $999 | $649 |
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: 80W
- 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 57.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $350. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is cheaper by $350.
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 (82/100 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 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (65/100 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.