Apple iPhone 17 Air vs Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
The Apple iPhone 17 Air (2024) runs on the Apple A19, while the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads — 76/100 vs 70/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,543,672 vs 2,156,126).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Air better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3692 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9454 vs 9287
- Overall rating 70/100
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3543672 vs 2156126
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 92/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Air vs the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ scores 6 points higher (76/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and the Apple iPhone 17 Air are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and the Apple iPhone 17 Air are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (52/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Air | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 3543672 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3692 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9454 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 7050 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 229 g | |
| Launch price | — | $830 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- —
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 7050 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Air and Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads Apple iPhone 17 Air by 39.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and the Apple iPhone 17 Air are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and the Apple iPhone 17 Air are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (52/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Air by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Air and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Air over the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.