Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (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 $1099 and $760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 79/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3998); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,244,509 vs 2,538,751); the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (206g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3895 vs 3639
- Lighter: 206g vs 230g
- Better camera (94/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4244509 vs 2538751
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9988
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3998 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $760 vs $1099
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 92/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ scores 2 points higher (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 Pro — 68/100, Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ — 76/100; 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 (99/100 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 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (93/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (47/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 4244509 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3895 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9988 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3998 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 168 | — | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 206 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $760 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- 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
- 3998 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 9:51 hrs, total 26:48 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro by 40.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $339. Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ was $339 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a bit better (99/100 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 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (94/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (93/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (47/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Pro by just 2 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 Pro+?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.