Apple iPhone 17 vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $799 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 77/100 vs 55/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,416,758 vs 2,450,000); the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 230g).
Apple iPhone 17
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Lighter: 177g vs 230g
- Better design/ergonomics (78/100 vs 12/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4416758 vs 2450000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3608
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 8810
- Bigger battery: 7500 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: $649 vs $799
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 13/100)
- Better value for money (65/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 22 points higher (77/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (82/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (82/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2450000 | 4416758 | |
| 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 | 7500 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 / 1TB | |
| 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 | $649 |
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Apple iPhone 17
- 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
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Apple iPhone 17 by 44.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $150. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is cheaper by $150.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (97/100 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 11S Pro and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (82/100 vs 13/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (78/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 by 22 points (77/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 77/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (97/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.