Apple iPhone 16 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Apple iPhone 16 (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $799 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 73/100 vs 68/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3561); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 1,972,476); the Apple iPhone 16 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
What makes Apple iPhone 16 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 3013
- Lighter: 170g vs 215g
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 1972476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 7700
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3561 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $799
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 84/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 5 points higher (73/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 leads (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (76/100 vs 24/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16 — 50/100, 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 84/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (93/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (76/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (79/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 3265219 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7700 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3561 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 147 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16
- 3561 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 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Apple iPhone 16 by 39.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (92/100 vs 84/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (93/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (76/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (79/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air edges out the Apple iPhone 16 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Apple iPhone 16 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Apple iPhone 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 84/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Apple iPhone 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.