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; estimated prices are $799 and $660. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 55/100 (a 20-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 (3,981,427 vs 2,450,000); the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 by 20 points (75/100 vs 55/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17
Performance 64
Display 100
Camera 43
Battery 13
Design 78
Value for money 55
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 84
Design 12
Value for money 64
What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?
  • Lighter: 177g vs 230g

  • Better design/ergonomics (78/100 vs 12/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3981427 vs 2450000
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3608
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 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: $660 vs $799

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better camera (47/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 13/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 20 points higher (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (84/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (84/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Apple iPhone 17: The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for active users.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 17 Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Processor Apple A19 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2450000 3981427
Geekbench Single 3608 3640
Geekbench Multi 8810 11033
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
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
Price $799 $660
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 12MP
43
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17
  • 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2622x1206
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17
  • 3692 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
13
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • 8000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
84
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 17 Apple A19
55/100
2450000 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
75/100 +38.5%
3981427 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Apple iPhone 17 by 38.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 17
$799
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
$660

Price difference: $139. Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is cheaper by $139.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (92/100 vs 64/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (84/100 vs 13/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (78/100 vs 12/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 by 20 points (75/100 vs 55/100).

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 55/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 75/100.

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 64/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.