Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads — 72/100 vs 63/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4823); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,601,000).
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 3640
- Better camera (66/100 vs 47/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2601000
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 10223
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4823 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 230g vs 233g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 72/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 41/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (12/100 vs 8/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) scores 9 points higher (72/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (92/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (66/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (69/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (55/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (92/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (66/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (69/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (12/100 vs 8/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (55/100 vs 27/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2601000 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3933 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10223 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4823 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 80W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16, Redmagic OS 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 233 g | 230 g | |
| Price | $1199 | — |
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 4823 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by 34.0% in our overall performance rating.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (92/100 vs 72/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (66/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (69/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (12/100 vs 8/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (55/100 vs 27/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by just 9 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 11 Pro (China)?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (66/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on performance (92/100 vs 72/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.