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; launch prices were $1099 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 79/100 (a 1-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 (4,678,468 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 11S 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 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 2538751
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9988
- Bigger battery: 7500 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 at launch: $649 vs $1099
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 92/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 1 points higher (80/100 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 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 Pro — 68/100, Nubia Red Magic 11S 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 11S Pro is a bit better (99/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S 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 11S Pro (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (84/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (47/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 4678468 | |
| 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 | 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 / 1TB | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $649 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S 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 11S 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 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
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 45.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $450. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro was $450 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (99/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S 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 11S Pro (94/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (84/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (47/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 1 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 79/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 80/100.
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 52/100).
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 (99/100 vs 92/100).
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 gamers and power 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.