Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1099 and $860. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 77/100 vs 69/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3998); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,592,636 vs 2,590,000); the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (206g vs 230g).
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Nubia Red Magic 11S 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: 4592636 vs 2590000
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 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: $860 vs $1099
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 21/100)
- Better value for money (51/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 8 points higher (77/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (97/100 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 11S Pro+ leads (92/100 vs 21/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (51/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (97/100 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 11S Pro+ (94/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (92/100 vs 21/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (42/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (51/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2590000 | 4592636 | |
| 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 | 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $1099 | $860 |
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S 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 11S 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 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro by 43.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $239. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is cheaper by $239.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (97/100 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 11S Pro+ (94/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (92/100 vs 21/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (42/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (51/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Pro by just 8 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 11S Pro+?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11S 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 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (97/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.