Apple iPhone 16e vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
The Apple iPhone 16e (2025) runs on the Apple A18, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $599 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 56/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3279); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 1,972,476); the Apple iPhone 16e is noticeably lighter (167g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16e
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 16e better?
- Lighter: 167g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $649
- Better portability (80/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 1972476
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3254
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 8070
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3279 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 7W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 85/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16e vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 24 points higher (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 19/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16e — 26/100, Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 74/100; 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 11S Pro is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (93/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (84/100 vs 19/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16e significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (80/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16e | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 4678468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3254 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8070 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2532x1170 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3279 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 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) | 1200 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 167 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $649 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2532x1170
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16e
- 3279 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 7W
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16e and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Apple iPhone 16e by 57.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Apple iPhone 16e was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (93/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (84/100 vs 19/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16e significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (80/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16e or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e by 24 points (80/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16e and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16e has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16e or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16e or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 85/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16e over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16e is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.