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; estimated prices are $1099 and $660. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 69/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3998); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,981,427 vs 2,590,000); the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (206g vs 230g).
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Better Geekbench Single: 3895 vs 3640
- Lighter: 206g vs 230g
- Better camera (94/100 vs 47/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (42/100 vs 12/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3981427 vs 2590000
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9988
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3998 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Cheaper: $660 vs $1099
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 21/100)
- Better value for money (64/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 6 points higher (75/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (84/100 vs 21/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (64/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (92/100 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 Pro (94/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (84/100 vs 21/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (42/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (64/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2590000 | 3981427 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3895 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9988 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3998 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 80W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 230 g | |
| Price | $1099 | $660 |
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 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
- 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
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
- 8000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
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 34.9% 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 (92/100 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 Pro (94/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (84/100 vs 21/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (42/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (64/100 vs 34/100).
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 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 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 75/100.
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 47/100).
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 (92/100 vs 71/100).
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 active 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.