Apple iPhone 16 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)

The Apple iPhone 16 (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads — 72/100 vs 44/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3561); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,650,000); the Apple iPhone 16 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 by 28 points (72/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16
Performance 46
Display 0
Camera 78
Battery 7
Design 87
Value for money 55
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 69
Design 12
Value for money 55
What makes Apple iPhone 16 better?
  • Lighter: 170g vs 230g

  • Better camera (78/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 12/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1650000
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3100
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7700
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3561 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 46/100)
  • Longer battery life (69/100 vs 7/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) scores 28 points higher (72/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 leads (78/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (69/100 vs 7/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (78/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (69/100 vs 7/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Apple iPhone 16: The Apple iPhone 16 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China): The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 16 Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
Processor Apple A18 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1650000 3942923
Geekbench Single 3100 3640
Geekbench Multi 7700 11033
Display 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2556x1179 1216x2688
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 3561 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 27W 80W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 147
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS iOS 18 Android 16, Redmagic OS 11
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IPX8
Dimensions 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm
Weight 170 g 230 g
Price $799
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
78
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16
  • 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2556x1179
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16
  • 3561 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 25W
7
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
69
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 16 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 16 Apple A18
44/100
1650000 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
72/100 +58.2%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads Apple iPhone 16 by 58.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 16
$799
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (92/100 vs 46/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (78/100 vs 47/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (69/100 vs 7/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (87/100 vs 12/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 by 28 points (72/100 vs 44/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?

The Apple iPhone 16 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) — 72/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?

The Apple iPhone 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 47/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on performance (92/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?

The Apple iPhone 16 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.