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; launch prices were $799 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 leads — 76/100 vs 73/100 (a 3-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 (3,265,219 vs 2,156,126); the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 3013
- Lighter: 177g vs 215g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 2156126
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 8810
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3692 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $799
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 88/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Apple iPhone 17 scores 3 points higher (76/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (76/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 — 66/100, Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100; 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 Air and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 88/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (76/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (73/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 3265219 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 9287 | |
| 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 | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $799 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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 34.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 88/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (86/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (76/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (73/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Apple iPhone 17 edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by just 3 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 76/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on camera score (86/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.