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).
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 3640
- Better camera (66/100 vs 47/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 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+
- 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+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by 40.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $439. Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is cheaper by $439.
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).
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.