Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $1199 and $830. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads — 76/100 vs 75/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 4823); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,231,636 vs 2,601,000).

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Performance 92
Display 85
Camera 71
Battery 53
Portability 30
Value for money 60
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
Performance 92
Display 93
Camera 52
Battery 76
Portability 32
Value for money 64
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 3041
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10223 vs 9494

  • Better camera (71/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3231636 vs 2601000
  • Bigger battery: 7050 vs 4823 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 229g vs 233g
  • Cheaper: $830 vs $1199

  • Longer battery life (76/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
  • Better portability (32/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ scores 1 points higher (76/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (76/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100).

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max: The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+: The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
Processor Apple A19 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 2601000 3231636
Geekbench Single 3933 3041
Geekbench Multi 10223 9494
Display 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2868x1320 2688x1216
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4823 mAh 7050 mAh
Charging 40W 120W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 18 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB / 24GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 26 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm
Weight 233 g 229 g
Price $1199 $830
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 18MP
71
camera
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2868x1320
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
  • 4823 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
53
battery
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
  • 7050 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
76
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Apple A19 Pro
75/100
2601000 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
76/100 +19.5%
3231636 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by 19.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
$1199
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
$830

Price difference: $369. Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is cheaper by $369.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (71/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (76/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ — 76/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (71/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 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.