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 — 73/100 vs 56/100 (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 (3,265,219 vs 1,972,476); the Apple iPhone 16e is noticeably lighter (167g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16e
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
What makes Apple iPhone 16e better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3254 vs 3013
- Lighter: 167g vs 215g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 1972476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 8070
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3279 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $599
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 85/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16e vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 17 points higher (73/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (76/100 vs 19/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16e — 26/100, 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 85/100). 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 (76/100 vs 19/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16e significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (80/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16e | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 3265219 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3254 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8070 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2532x1170 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3279 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 120W | |
| 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 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16e
- 3279 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 7W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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 39.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (92/100 vs 85/100).
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 (76/100 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).
Frequently asked questions
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 56/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 73/100.
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 (92/100 vs 85/100).
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, those who care about battery life.