Apple iPhone 17 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $799 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 63/100 vs 55/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 2,450,000); the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 215g).
Apple iPhone 17
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 3050
- Lighter: 177g vs 215g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 31/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (78/100 vs 31/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 2450000
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 8810
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3692 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $499 vs $799
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 13/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 8 points higher (63/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (74/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (65/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (74/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (65/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2450000 | 3448524 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $799 | $499 |
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Apple iPhone 17
- 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
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Apple iPhone 17 by 29.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $300. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is cheaper by $300.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (74/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (65/100 vs 13/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (78/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air edges out the Apple iPhone 17 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (74/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.