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; launch prices were $1199 and $660. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 75/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4823); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,013,168 vs 2,538,751).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 3639
- Better camera (71/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4013168 vs 2538751
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 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
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Lighter: 230g vs 233g
- Cheaper at launch: $660 vs $1199
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 92/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (31/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 5 points higher (80/100 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 11 Pro leads (86/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max — 60/100, Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 74/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 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 11 Pro (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (86/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 4013168 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3933 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10223 | 11047 | |
| 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 | 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1800 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 | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $660 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 4823 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 8000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
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 36.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $539. Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro was $539 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 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 11 Pro (71/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (86/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100).
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 edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by just 5 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?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 80/100.
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 (71/100 vs 52/100).
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 (98/100 vs 92/100).
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 gamers and power users. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.