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 $649. 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 (4,416,758 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
- Better camera (78/100 vs 47/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 12/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4416758 vs 1650000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7700
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3561 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Cheaper: $649 vs $799
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 7/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (65/100 vs 55/100)
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 (82/100 vs 7/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (65/100 vs 55/100). 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 (82/100 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 Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1650000 | 4416758 | |
| 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 | 80W | |
| 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 | 1800 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 | $649 |
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: 80W
- 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 62.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $150. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is cheaper by $150.
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 (82/100 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 Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
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.