Apple iPhone 16e vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Apple iPhone 16e (2025) runs on the Apple A18, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $599 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 55/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3279); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 1,822,701); the Apple iPhone 16e is noticeably lighter (167g vs 215g).
Apple iPhone 16e
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Better Geekbench Single: 3254 vs 3041
- Lighter: 167g vs 215g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 1822701
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 8070
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3279 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $599
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 84/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16e vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 17 points higher (72/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 19/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16e — 22/100, Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 70/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (93/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (68/100 vs 19/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16e significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (80/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16e | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1822701 | 3448524 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3254 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8070 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2532x1170 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3279 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 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) | 1200 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 167 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $499 |
Apple iPhone 16e
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Apple iPhone 16e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2532x1170
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Apple iPhone 16e
- 3279 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 7W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 16e and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Apple iPhone 16e by 47.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $100. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $100 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (93/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (68/100 vs 19/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16e significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (80/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16e or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16e — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16e and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Apple iPhone 16e has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16e or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16e or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 84/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16e over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Apple iPhone 16e is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.