Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $1099 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads — 69/100 vs 63/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3998); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 2,590,000).
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Better Geekbench Single: 3895 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9988 vs 9300
- Lighter: 206g vs 215g
- Better camera (94/100 vs 31/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (42/100 vs 31/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 2590000
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3998 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $499 vs $1099
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 21/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro scores 6 points higher (69/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (65/100 vs 21/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (75/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro are nearly equal (74/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (65/100 vs 21/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (42/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (75/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2590000 | 3448524 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3895 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9988 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3998 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 168 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $1099 | $499 |
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 3998 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 9:51 hrs, total 26:48 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro by 24.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $600. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is cheaper by $600.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro are nearly equal (74/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (94/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (65/100 vs 21/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (42/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (75/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.