Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1199 and $760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads — 78/100 vs 63/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4823); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,372,440 vs 2,601,000).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Performance 72
Display 100
Camera 66
Battery 41
Design 8
Value for money 27
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
Performance 97
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 92
Design 12
Value for money 57
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 3640

  • Better camera (66/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4372440 vs 2601000
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 10223
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4823 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 230g vs 233g
  • Cheaper: $760 vs $1199

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 72/100)
  • Longer battery life (92/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (12/100 vs 8/100)
  • Better value for money (57/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ scores 15 points higher (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (97/100 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+ leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (57/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (97/100 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+ (66/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ 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+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (57/100 vs 27/100).

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max: The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for active users.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+: The Nubia Red Magic 11 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 11 Pro+
Processor Apple A19 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2601000 4372440
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 7500 mAh
Charging 40W 120W
Wireless charging 25W 80W
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 16
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm
Weight 233 g 230 g
Price $1199 $760
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 18MP
66
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2868x1320
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
  • 4823 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
41
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 80W
92
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Apple A19 Pro
63/100
2601000 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
78/100 +40.5%
4372440 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by 40.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
$1199
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
$760

Price difference: $439. Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is cheaper by $439.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (97/100 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+ (66/100 vs 47/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (92/100 vs 41/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ 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+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (57/100 vs 27/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ — 78/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?

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+?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads on performance (97/100 vs 72/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.