Apple iPhone 17 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $660. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 76/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,013,168 vs 2,156,126); the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?
- Lighter: 177g vs 230g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4013168 vs 2156126
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3608
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 8810
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3692 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: $660 vs $799
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 88/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 4 points higher (80/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (86/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 — 66/100, Nubia Red Magic 11 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 11 Pro is a bit better (98/100 vs 88/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (86/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (73/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 4013168 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 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 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $660 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- 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
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- 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
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Apple iPhone 17 by 46.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $139. Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro was $139 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (98/100 vs 88/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro 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 Pro (86/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (86/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (73/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro edges out the Apple iPhone 17 by just 4 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 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on camera score (86/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 88/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power 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.