Apple iPhone 16 vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
The Apple iPhone 16 (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $799 and $860. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 77/100 vs 44/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3561); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,592,636 vs 1,650,000); the Apple iPhone 16 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 230g).
Apple iPhone 16
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Lighter: 170g vs 230g
- Cheaper: $799 vs $860
- Better camera (78/100 vs 47/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 51/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4592636 vs 1650000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7700
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3561 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 7/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 33 points higher (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (97/100 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 11S Pro+ leads (92/100 vs 7/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ 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 11S Pro+ (78/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (92/100 vs 7/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 16 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1650000 | 4592636 | |
| 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 | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 80W | |
| 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 170 g | 230 g | |
| Price | $799 | $860 |
Apple iPhone 16
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Apple iPhone 16
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Apple iPhone 16
- 3561 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Apple iPhone 16 and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Apple iPhone 16 by 64.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $61. Apple iPhone 16 is cheaper by $61.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (97/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ 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 11S Pro+ (78/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (92/100 vs 7/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (87/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 16 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 by 33 points (77/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Apple iPhone 16 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
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 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (97/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Apple iPhone 16 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.